in·im·i·ta·ble

[ih-nim-i-tuh-buhl]
adjective
incapable of being imitated or copied; surpassing imitation; matchless.

Origin:
1525–35; < Latin inimitābilis. See in-3, imitable

in·im·i·ta·bil·i·ty, in·im·i·ta·ble·ness, noun
in·im·i·ta·bly, adverb

inimical, inimitable.
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inimitable (ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
incapable of being duplicated or imitated; unique
 
inimita'bility
 
n
 
in'imitableness
 
n
 
in'imitably
 
adv

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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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Example sentences
He had a unique ability to explain almost any concept in physics in his own
  inimitable style.
She was one of a kind, inimitable and irreplaceable, as is proved by the
  actresses who tried to replace her.
Her work was done in her inimitable way, ami won encomiums of praise from
  everyone present.
He was treasured for his political savvy and inimitable spirit.
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