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Webster 1913 Edition

Inimitable

In-im′i-ta-ble

,
Adj.
[L.
inimitabilis
: cf. F.
inimitable
. See
In-
not, and
Imitable
.]
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.
–
In-im′i-ta-ble-ness
,
Noun.
–
In-im′i-ta-bly
,
adv.

Webster 1828 Edition

Inimitable

INIM'ITABLE

,
Adj.
[L. inimitabilis; in and imitabilis, from imitor, to imitate.] That cannot be imitated or copied; surpassing imitation; as inimitable beauty or excellence; an inimitable description; inimitable eloquence.

Definition 2024

inimitable

inimitable

English

Adjective

inimitable

  1. Beyond imitation, surpassing all others, matchless.

Usage notes

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

Derived terms

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See also

French

Etymology

in- +‎ imitable.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /inimitabl/

Adjective

inimitable m, f ‎(plural inimitables)

  1. unmatched, uncontestable, inimitable

Derived terms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/

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