inimitable

American  

[ih-nim-i-tuh-buhl] / ɪˈnɪm ɪ tə bəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being imitated or copied; surpassing imitation; matchless.

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inimitable British  

/ ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being duplicated or imitated; unique

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Other Word Forms

• inimitability noun
• inimitableness noun
• inimitably adverb

Etymology

Origin of inimitable

From the Latin word inimitābilis, dating back to 1525–35. See in- ³, imitable

Example Sentences

While Swansea hope Snoop's impact will be felt over the long-term, the hip-hop legend has already left his mark on the Championship in his own inimitable style.

From Barron's

But he is best known for his inimitable, Surrealist pictures featuring skeletal, architectonic figures—merging humans, animals, foliage, totems and signs—which, though indecipherable, are instantly recognizable.

From The Wall Street Journal

It came to life with the inimitable growl of a vintage straight four that took me back to my teenage self with a rush of sadness.

From The Wall Street Journal

And while her work is animated by a feverish restlessness, it’s remarkable how consistent and inimitable her artistry remained over three quarters of a century.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I imagine a great big saw will come out and they'll chop off a leg, but I don't really mind," she told me in her own inimitable way.

From BBC