Definition of inimical

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in·im·i·cal    (-nm-kl) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Injurious or harmful in effect; adverse: habits inimical to good health.
2. Unfriendly; hostile: a cold, inimical voice.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin inimclis, from Latin inimcus, enemy ; see enemy

OTHER FORMS:
in·imi·cal·ly (Adverb)

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