inimitable
/ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.67 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
5
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless.
Example Sentences
- "Moreover, a perfect Medal has its Profile and out-ſtroaks ſharp (Nummus aſper) and by no means rugged; the Figures clean and well poliſh'd; the Contours neatly trimm'd, and exactly round and carefully preſerv'd; that the Extancy and Relievos correſpond with the Ingraving, and have not ſuffer'd in Percuſſion; in all which, there is a certain Spirit of Antiquity and Excellency to be diſcern'd in Antient Medals almoſt inimitable."
- "Sterling himself, though he had the most picturesque and inimitable vocabulary of vituperation, was highly squeamish about ordinary smut or profanity. He had indeed that nice-Nelliness which is often characteristic of the Don Juan type."
- "Let's see you pay for your drink in your own inimitable fashion, huh? A song, Denton! How about it?"
Etymology
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Word Breakdown
Inflected Forms
more inimitable (comparative)
most inimitable (superlative)