inimitable

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/

Adjective

inimitable (comparative more inimitable, superlative most inimitable)

  1. Beyond imitation, surpassing all others, matchless.

Usage notes

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

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French

Etymology

in- + imitable.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /inimitabl/

Adjective

inimitable (plural inimitables)

  1. unmatched, uncontestable, inimitable

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Spanish

Adjective

inimitable (plural inimitables)

  1. inimitable
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