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inimical definition

in·imi·cal (i nim′i kəl)

adjective

  1. like an enemy; hostile; unfriendly
  2. in opposition; adverse; unfavorable laws inimical to freedom

Etymology: LL inimicalis < L inimicus, hostile, enemy

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inimical Synonyms

inimical

modif.

antagonistic, hostile, contrary, adverse; see opposing 2, unfriendly 1.


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inimical Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • force: The protagonist goes on to battle and conquer the villain or inimical forces.

Modifying Another Word

  • so: We invent scuba gear and submarines and we explore the deep ocean so inimical to our terrene mammal bodies.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: Curiously, both streams, in the Neoplatonic and the Epicurean schools, became inimical to science and western understandings of religion.
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