immaculate — perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; without fault or error
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; without fault or error
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmækjələt/
Example Sentences
- The student's immaculate handwriting made the teacher wonder if it was computer-printed.
- His immaculate logic in the debate left his opponents speechless.
- The chef's immaculate kitchen was so clean you could perform surgery in it.
immaculate
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈmækjələt/]
perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; without fault or error
Perfectly clean and spotless condition
Immaculate kitchen, accurate measurements, articulate teaching!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin immaculatus, derived from im- (not) + maculatus (spotted, stained), originally meaning 'free from stain or blemish.' The term gained prominence through Christian doctrine, particularly in reference to the Immaculate Conception of Mary in Catholic theology.
Breakdown
im- (not) + macula (spot, stain) + -ate (having the quality of), literally 'having the quality of being without stain or blemish.'
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📝Examples
“The student's immaculate handwriting made the teacher wonder if it was computer-printed.”
“His immaculate logic in the debate left his opponents speechless.”
“The chef's immaculate kitchen was so clean you could perform surgery in it.”
“She maintained an immaculate garden despite having three cats and two dogs.”
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