inimitable

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Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
18
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/

Definition of inimitable

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless.
    “Moreover, a perfect Medal has its Profile and out-ſtroaks ſharp (Nummus aſper) and by no means rugged; the Figures clean and well poliſh'd; the Contours neatly trimm'd, and exactly round and carefully preſerv'd; that the Extancy and Relievos correſpond with the Ingraving, and have not ſuffer'd in Percuſſion; in all which, there is a certain Spirit of Antiquity and Excellency to be diſcern'd in Antient Medals almoſt inimitable.”
    “Sterling himself, though he had the most picturesque and inimitable vocabulary of vituperation, was highly squeamish about ordinary smut or profanity. He had indeed that nice-Nelliness which is often characteristic of the Don Juan type.”
    “Let's see you pay for your drink in your own inimitable fashion, huh? A song, Denton! How about it?”

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French inimitable, from Latin inimitabilis, corresponding to in- + imitable.

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