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Inimicable vs Inimic - What's the difference?

inimicable | inimic |

In rare|lang=en terms the difference between inimicable and inimic

is that inimicable is (rare) inimical (harmful, hostile) while inimic is (rare) inimicaloxford english dictionary , second edition (1989).

As adjectives the difference between inimicable and inimic

is that inimicable is (rare) inimical (harmful, hostile) while inimic is (rare) inimicaloxford english dictionary , second edition (1989).

inimicable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (rare) Inimical (harmful, hostile).

    • Usage notes

    Not to be confused with .

    inimic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (rare) Inimical.Oxford English Dictionary , second edition (1989)
  • * 1906 , , The Dynasts , Part 2, Act 4, Sc. 5:
    • DUMB SHOW: The French are seen descending into the valley, crossing it, and climbing it on the English side under the fire of HILL'S whole division, all to no purpose. In their retreat they leave behind them on the slopes nearly two thousand lying.
    SPIRIT OF THE PITIES: What do I see but thirsty, throbbing bands
    From these inimic hosts defiling down
    In homely need towards the little stream
    That parts their enmities
  • * 2008 , Pia Acconci, "Chapter 10: Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment" in The Oxford Handbook of International Investment Law , ISBN 9780199231386, page 381:
    • This issue occurs when the relationship between a host state and a foreign investor becomes inimic and a dispute arises.

    Synonyms

    * hostile, injurious

    References