impeccable
[im-pek-uh-buh l]
- faultless; flawless; irreproachable: impeccable manners.
- not liable to sin; incapable of sin.
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Origin of impeccable
Synonyms
See more synonyms for impeccable on Thesaurus.com1. unassailable, unexceptionable.
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Historical Examples
I assured him of the impeccability of his attire, and commented on its splendour.
Simon the JesterWilliam J. Locke
She thought Miss Rexhill a most imposing young woman and she believed in the impeccability of the well-to-do.
Hidden GoldWilder Anthony
Henry, on his side, was determined to allow nothing to stand in his way, whilst keeping up his appearance of impeccability.
Obviously, she had founded her plan of impeccability on the grand phrase—'Could you endure to share me with another?'
The Child of PleasureGabriele D'Annunzio
His white suits lost their impeccability; often he left the upper button open.
CaybiganJames Hopper
impeccable
- without flaw or error; faultlessan impeccable record
- rare incapable of sinning
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Word Origin
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.
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