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Meaning of INIMITABLE

Pronunciation:  i'nimitubul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  defying imitation; matchless; "an inimitable style"
 
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 Synonyms: irreproducible, unreproducible
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\In*im"i*ta*ble\, a. [L. inimitabilis: cf. F.
inimitable. See {In-} not, and {Imitable}.]
Not capable of being imitated, copied, or counterfeited;
beyond imitation; surpassingly excellent; matchless;
unrivaled; exceptional; unique; as, an inimitable style;
inimitable eloquence. ``Inimitable force.'' --Dryden.
      Performing such inimitable feats.        --Cowper.
-- {In*im"i*ta*ble*ness}, n. -- {In*im"i*ta*bly}, adv.
 
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 Related Terms: beyond compare, beyond comparison, easily first, facile princeps, immortal, incomparable, invincible, matchless, nulli secundus, peerless, second to none, sui generis, unapproachable, unapproached, unbeatable, unequaled, unexampled, unexcelled, unique, unmatchable, unmatched, unparagoned, unparalleled, unpeered, unrivaled, unsurpassable, unsurpassed, without equal, without parallel
 

 

 

 

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