in-imitability
ɪ adjective
incapable of being imitated or copied; surpassing imitation; matchless.
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inimitable (ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| incapable of being duplicated or imitated; unique | |
| inimita'bility | |
| —n | |
| in'imitableness | |
| —n | |
| in'imitably | |
| —adv | |
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In-imitability
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
inimitable
1531, from L. inimitabilis "that cannot be imitated," from in- "not" + imitabilis (see imitation).
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