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inimical

Syllabification: (in·im·i·cal)
Pronunciation: /iˈnimikəl/
Definition of inimical

adjective

  • tending to obstruct or harm:actions inimical to our interests
  • unfriendly; hostile:an inimical alien power

Derivatives

inimically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/
adverb

Origin:

early 16th century: from late Latin inimicalis, from Latin inimicus (see enemy)

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