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in·im·i·ta·ble
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ɪˈnɪm
ɪ
tə
bəl
/
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nim
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-b
uh
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adjective
incapable of being imitated or copied; surpassing imitation; matchless.
Origin:
1525–35;
<
Latin
inimitābilis.
See
in-
3
,
imitable
Related forms
in·im·i·ta·bil·i·ty,
in·im·i·ta·ble·ness,
noun
in·im·i·ta·bly,
adverb
Can be confused:
inimical
,
inimitable.
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inimitable
(ɪˈnɪmɪtəb
ə
l)
—
adj
incapable of being duplicated or imitated; unique
inimita'bility
—
n
in'imitableness
—
n
in'imitably
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
inimitable
1531, from L. inimitabilis "that cannot be imitated," from in- "not" + imitabilis (see
imitation
).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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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.
All were united by curves and slopes of
inimitable
softness and beauty.
With its gossamer texture and
inimitable
lyrical grace, one is set up for an ethereal tale.
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