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The definition of clement is someone or something that is likely to be gentle or kind.

(adjective)

The way elephants treat other living creatures is an example of clement.
Seventy five degrees with a light breeze is an example of clement weather.

See clement in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

forbearing; lenient; merciful
mild, as weather

Origin: L clemens, prob. < IE base *lei-, to bend: see incline

Related Forms:

clemently adverb

noun

a masculine name: dim. Clem; fem. Clementine, Clementina

Origin: L Clemens < clemens, mild: see clement

(died 97); pope (88-97): martyr & Apostolic Father: his day is Nov. 23
(born Giulio de' Medici) 1478-1534; pope (1523-34): excommunicated Henry VIII

See clement in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Inclined to be lenient or merciful.
Mild: clement weather.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin clēmēns, clēment-

Related Forms:

clemˈent·ly adverb

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