impeccable

[im-pek-uh-buhl]

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adjective

faultless; flawless; irreproachable: impeccable manners.
not liable to sin; incapable of sin.

Origin of impeccable

First recorded in 1525–35, impeccable is from the Latin word impeccābilis faultless, sinless. See im-², peccable

Related formsim·pec·ca·bil·i·ty, nounim·pec·ca·bly, adverb

Synonyms for impeccable

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1. unassailable, unexceptionable.

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supremacy, evolution, virtue, integrity, accomplishment, precision, ideal, superiority, purity, excellence, quality, fulfillment, transcendence, confidence, candor, veracity, probity, frankness, loyalty, honor

Examples from the Web for impeccability

Historical Examples of impeccability

I assured him of the impeccability of his attire, and commented on its splendour.
Simon the Jester
William J. Locke
She thought Miss Rexhill a most imposing young woman and she believed in the impeccability of the well-to-do.
Hidden Gold
Wilder Anthony
Henry, on his side, was determined to allow nothing to stand in his way, whilst keeping up his appearance of impeccability.
The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History
Martin Hume
Obviously, she had founded her plan of impeccability on the grand phrase—'Could you endure to share me with another?'
The Child of Pleasure
Gabriele D'Annunzio
His white suits lost their impeccability; often he left the upper button open.
Caybigan
James Hopper

British Dictionary definitions for impeccability

impeccable

adjective

without flaw or error; faultlessan impeccable record
rare incapable of sinning

Derived Formsimpeccability, nounimpeccably, adverb

Word Origin for impeccable

C16: from Late Latin impeccābilis sinless, from Latin im- (not) + peccāre to sin

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Word Origin and History for impeccability

impeccable

adj.

1530s, "not capable of sin," from Middle French impeccable (15c.) or directly from Late Latin impeccabilis "not liable to sin," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + pecare "to sin," of unknown origin. Meaning "faultless" is from 1610s. Related: Impeccably.