INIMITABLE

inimitable

(adjective) defying imitation; matchless; “an inimitable style”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

inimitable (comparative more inimitable, superlative most inimitable)

Beyond imitation, surpassing all others, matchless.

Antonyms: imitable, commonplace

Usage notes

Not to be confused with inimicable (“harmful, hostile”).

Source: Wiktionary


In*im"i*ta*ble, a. Etym: [L. inimitabilis: cf. F. inimitable. See In- not, and Imitable.]

Definition: Not capable of being imitated, copied, or counterfeited; beyond imitation; surpassingly excellent; matchless; unrivaled; exceptional; unique; as, an inimitable style; inimitable eloquence. "Inimitable force." Dryden. Performing such inimitable feats. Cowper.

– In*im"i*ta*ble*ness, n.

– In*im"i*ta*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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