im·pec·ca·ble

[im-pek-uh-buhl]
adjective
1.
faultless; flawless; irreproachable: impeccable manners.
2.
not liable to sin; incapable of sin.

Origin:
1525–35; < Latin impeccābilis faultless, sinless. See im-2, peccable

im·pec·ca·bil·i·ty, noun
im·pec·ca·bly, adverb


1. unassailable, unexceptionable.
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impeccable (ɪmˈpɛkəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  without flaw or error; faultless: an impeccable record
2.  rare incapable of sinning
 
[C16: from Late Latin impeccābilis sinless, from Latin im- (not) + peccāre to sin]
 
impecca'bility
 
n
 
im'peccably
 
adv

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Impeccable is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History

impeccable
1531, "not capable of sin," from M.Fr. impeccable (15c.), from L. impeccabilis "not liable to sin," from in- "not" + pecare "to sin," of unknown origin.
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Example sentences
The company charged low rents, and provided high quality housing, impeccable
  maintenance and recreation opportunities.
His goal was to make sure that what was written and spoken and read was
  impeccable.
Then he's off to meet with a banker, ever impeccable and undaunted.
Our candidate is truly a servant who demonstrates a relentless work ethic with
  impeccable character.
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