inimitable

[ ih-nim-i-tuh-buh l ]

/ ɪˈnɪm ɪ tə bəl /

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adjective

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

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Origin of inimitable

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

Related formsin·im·i·ta·bil·i·ty, in·im·i·ta·ble·ness, nounin·im·i·ta·bly, adverb

Can be confusedinimical inimitable

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Examples from the Web for inimitable

READ MORE: Shocking New Reveals From Sony Hack: J. Law, Pitt, Clooney, and Star Wars Which brings us to the inimitable Kanye West.
Exclusive: Sony Emails Reveal Destiny’s Child and Kanye West Movies, and Spidey Cameo in Capt. 3|William Boot|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Well, if it's Carrie and her spy-rabbi Saul, courtesy of the inimitable Mandy Patinkin, the answer is: Yes, we still are.
‘Homeland’ Season 4: A Stripped-Down and Surprisingly Badass Return to Form|Marlow Stern|September 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Hip-hop's involvement in politics isn't a new thing,” the inimitable Snoop Dogg, now known as Snoop Lion, told Daily Beast.
From Public Enemy to Power Broker: Hip-Hop’s the New Global Pop Culture|Lauren DeLisa Coleman|September 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But underneath the perfect body, inimitable voice, and made-for-GIF dance moves, Beyoncé is just like anyone else.
Elevator Music Beyoncé Doesn’t Want to Hear: Jay Z’s ‘Mistress’ Drops ‘Sorry Mrs. Carter’|Amy Zimmerman|August 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

There would have been no inimitable Hemingway voice without Spain.
Is This Hemingway’s Pamplona or a Lot of Bull?|Clive Irving|July 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Forgery is the imitation of an original, and, If the original be inimitable, there can surely be no forgery.
The Shakespearean Myth|Appleton Morgan
The purpose of this inimitable satire is to cover every species of foolish men and women with ridicule.
The World's Greatest Books -- Vol XX -- Miscellaneous Literature and Index|Various
But when Oscar was in the vein, which was usually once every twenty-four hours, he was inimitable.
Unicorns|James Huneker
All this with inimitable gesture and expression and a "leetle" and "middling-sized-bear" voice that was inexpressibly droll.
Letters from Port Royal|Various
Nor does Browning's invention stop with this inimitable letter.
The Poetry Of Robert Browning|Stopford A. Brooke

British Dictionary definitions for inimitable

inimitable

/ (ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl) /

adjective

incapable of being duplicated or imitated; unique

Derived Formsinimitability or inimitableness, nouninimitably, adverb

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Word Origin and History for inimitable

inimitable

adj.

late 15c., from Latin inimitabilis "that cannot be imitated," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + imitabilis (see imitable). Related: Inimitably.

inimitable

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inimitable

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