clemence
Clemence (noun) means an older word for clemency — mercy or leniency shown by someone in power. Example: “The king was praised for his clemence toward the defeated rebels.”
How to use clemence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for mercy or leniency, now mostly replaced by "clemency."
Word forms
Clemences plural
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The king was praised for his _____ toward the defeated rebels.
Etymology
From Old French clemence, from Latin clementia — the same root that gave English "clemency," which eventually replaced it in common use.
Rhymes for clemence
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What does “clemence” mean?
The word “clemence” means an older word for clemency — mercy or leniency shown by someone in power. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for mercy or leniency, now mostly replaced by "clemency.".
How do you pronounce “clemence”?
“Clemence” is pronounced KLEH-muhns (/ˈklɛməns/ in IPA).
How do you use “clemence” in a sentence?
Here is “clemence” used in a sentence: “The king was praised for his clemence toward the defeated rebels.”
What part of speech is “clemence”?
“Clemence” is a noun.
Where does the word “clemence” come from?
The word “clemence” comes from Latin. From Old French clemence, from Latin clementia — the same root that gave English "clemency," which eventually replaced it in common use.