inimitable — so good or unique that it cannot be copied or imitated by others
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: so good or unique that it cannot be copied or imitated by others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl/
Example Sentences
- Charlie Chaplin's inimitable walk made him a comedy legend.
- My grandmother's inimitable cooking always burned the toast but somehow tasted amazing.
- The professor's inimitable teaching style involved juggling while explaining quantum physics.
inimitable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl/]
so good or unique that it cannot be copied or imitated by others
so good or unique that it cannot be copied or imitated by others
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inimitabilis', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'imitabilis' (capable of being imitated), which comes from 'imitari' meaning 'to imitate'.
Breakdown
in- (not) + imitat- (imitate, from Latin imitari) + -able (capable of) + -ible → inimitable (not capable of being imitated)
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📝Examples
“Charlie Chaplin's inimitable walk made him a comedy legend.”
“My grandmother's inimitable cooking always burned the toast but somehow tasted amazing.”
“The professor's inimitable teaching style involved juggling while explaining quantum physics.”
“Shakespeare's inimitable use of language continues to influence writers today.”
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