Impeccable

Definitions: Impeccable

Impeccable

Adjective

1. Without fault or error; "faultless logic"; "speaks impeccable French"; "timing and technique were immaculate"; "an immaculate record".

2. Not capable of sin.

Date "impeccable" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1881. (references)

Etymology: Impeccable \Im*pec"ca*ble\, adjective. [Latin expression impeccabilis; prefix im- not peccare to err, to sin: compare to the French expression impeccable.]. (Websters 1913)

Synonyms: Impeccable

Synonyms: faultless (adj), immaculate (adj). (additional references)

Context	Synonyms within Context (source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus).
Perfection	Adjective: perfect, faultless; indefective, indeficient, indefectible; immaculate, spotless, impeccable; free from imperfection; unblemished, uninjured; sound, sound as a roach; in perfect condition; scathless, intact, harmless; seaworthy; (safe); right as a trivet; in seipso totus teres atque rotundus; consummate; (complete); finished.
Source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus.

Crosswords: Impeccable

English words defined with "impeccable": admirable ♦ cultivation, culture ♦ faultless, finish ♦ immaculate, Impeccability ♦ Polish ♦ refinement. (references)

Non-English Usage: "Impeccable" is also a word in the following language with English translations in parentheses.

French (faultless, flawless, immaculate, impeccable, in apple-pie order, spick and span, spotless, Spruce, unblemished).

Domain	Title
Books	An Impeccable Larceny (reference) Impeccable people (reference) Moving Up in Style: The Successful Man's Guide to Impeccable Taste (reference) The Impeccable Christ (reference) (more book examples)

Music	Impeccable Mr Wilson (Jpn Lp Sleeve) (Re [IMPORT] (reference) (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

"Impeccable" is generally used as an adjective (general or positive) -- approximately 98.83% of the time. "Impeccable" is used about 257 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted)

Parts of Speech	Percent	Usage per 100 Million Words	Rank in English
Adjective (general or positive)	98.83%	254	18,599
Noun (proper)	1.17%	3	202,518
Total	100.00%	257	N/A

Expression using "impeccable": impeccable service. Additional references.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Language		Translations for "impeccable"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Albanian		i patëmetë (faultless, flawless, immaculate, indefectible, taintless, unblemished), i pacen (faultless, flawless). (various references)

Arabic		‏معصوم من الخطأ, ‏معصوم (infallible, unerring), ‏خلو من العيب أو الخطأ. (various references)

Bulgarian		безукорен (above reproach, immaculate, irreproachable, perfect, unblamable, unexceptionable, unspotted), безпогрешен (faultless, infallible, surefire, unerring). (various references)

Chinese		� 缺点. (various references)

Czech		dokonalý (accomplished, cast iron, consummate, ideal, immaculate, perfect, proficient, thorough, unqualified, utter, very), bezvadný (faultless, flawless, immaculate, irreproachable, perfect, unexceptionable), bezúhonný (fair, immaculate, irreproachable, spotless, stainless, unblemished, unexceptionable, unimpeachable, untainted, upstanding). (various references)

Farsi		بی عیب ونقص . (various references)

French		impeccable (immaculate). (various references)

German		unfehlbar (absolutely, definitely, infallible, infallibly, never failing, undeviating, unerring, unerringly, unfailing, without fail). (various references)

Greek		άψογοσ (blameless, faultless, flawless, irreproachable, unblamed), αναμάρτητοσ (infallible, sinless). (various references)

Hebrew		ללא �"ופי (irreproachable, spotless, unimpeachable). (various references)

Hungarian		kifogástalan (beyond reproach, blameless, correct, immaculate, irreproachable, laudable, unexceptionable, unimpeachable, unobjectionable), feddhetetlen (beyond reproach, blameless, clean-handed, irreproachable, unblemished, untouched, white). (various references)

Italian		impeccabile (immaculate). (various references)

Manx		neupheccoil, neuloghtagh (blameless, faultless, innocent, irreprehensible, sinless, unblamable), gyn loght (blameless, faultless, flawless, guiltless, innocent, model, unexceptional), gyn cron (blameless, immaculate, irreproachable, stainless). (various references)

Norwegian		uklanderlig (immaculate), plettfri. (various references)

Pig Latin		impeccableay.(various references)

Portuguese		impecabilidade, impecável (faulty, immaculate, irresistibility), perfeito (absolute, accomplished, bijou, classic, classical, clean, close, consummate, crowned, exact, finisher, flawless, handsome, masterly, perfect, perfectibility, precious, sculpturesque, sound, thorough, thoroughpaced, throughly, unalloyed, undeniable, unexceptionable, unmitigated). (various references)

Romanian		ireproşabil (blameless, faultless, faultlessly, immaculate, irreproachable, irreproachably, unimpeachable), impecabil (immaculate, impeccably), fãrã cusur (fair, faultless, irreproachable, watertight, without blemish). (various references)

Russian		безупречный (blameless, faultless, flawless, immaculate, indefectible, lily white, perfect, polished, pure, stainless, taintless, unblamable, unblemished, unexceptionable, unimpeachable, unimpechable, unimprovable). (various references)

Serbo-Croatian		nepogrešiv (inerrable, infallible, unerring, unmistakable), bezgrešan (sinless), besprekoran (faultless, immaculate, irreproachable, spotless, unimpeachable). (various references)

Spanish		impecable (dapper, faultless). (various references)

Swedish		oklanderlig (blameless, faultless, immaculate, impecable, indefectible, irreproachable, undeniable, unexceptionable). (various references)

Turkish		kusursuz (accomplished, beyond reproach, blameless, capital, clean, correct, excellent, faultless, final, flawless, free from taint, immaculate, indefectible, irreproachable, perfect, precise, root and branch, taintless, the dandy, the perfect, thorough, thoroughgoing, unblemished, unimpeachable), hatasız (correct, irreproachable, unblemished), günahsız (innocent, sinless), şüphe edilmeyen (confiding, unsuspected). (various references)

Ukranian		безгрішний (sinless), бездоганний (blameless, faultless, flawless, immaculate, indefectible, irreproachable, paragon, pure, scrupulous, stainless, taintless, thoroughbred, unexceptionable, unimpeachable). (various references)

Vietnamese		không thể phạm sai lầm, không chê v� o đâu được, không có chỗ xấu, ho� n hảo (perfect, perfectly). (various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

Misspellings
	"Impeccable" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: impaccable, impccable, impecaable, impecable, impeccible, impecible, impicable. (additional references)
Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

# of Phoneme Matches	Pronunciation	Word(s) rhyming with "impeccable" (pronounced i'mpe"kubul)
5	-k u b u l	amicable, applicable, bankable, breakable, communicable, despicable, drinkable, implacable, impracticable, inapplicable, irrevocable, likable, likeable, practicable, remarkable, revocable, talkable, unmistakable, unremarkable, unshakable, unsinkable, unspeakable, unthinkable, unworkable, workable.
4	-u b u l	abominable, acceptable, accessible, accountable, achievable, actionable, adaptable, addressable, adjustable, admirable, admissible, adoptable, adorable, advisable, affable, affordable, agreeable, allowable, amenable, amendable, amiable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, appreciable, approachable, approvable, arable, arguable, attainable, attributable, audible, available, avoidable, bearable, believable, billable, biodegradable, buildable, burnable, callable, cannibal, capable, changeable, chargeable, charitable, classifiable, collapsible, collectible, Combinable, comfortable, commendable, comparable, compatible, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, confirmable, considerable, constable, consumable, contemptible, contestable, controllable, convertible, copyrightable, countable, credible, creditable, crucible, culpable, curable, debatable, deductible, defensible, definable, degradable, delectable, deliverable, demonstrable, dependable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, detachable, detectable, determinable, developable, digestible, disagreeable, discernible, discountable, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, disreputable, distinguishable, divisible, doable, drivable, durable, eatable, edible, electable, eligible, Embraceable, employable, enforceable, enjoyable, enviable, equable, equitable, erasable, erodible, estimable, exchangeable, excitable, excludable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, expandable, expendable, explainable, exportable, extendable, extendible, fallible, fashionable, fathomable, favorable, feasible, fissionable, fixable, flammable, flexible, forcible, foreseeable, forfeitable, forgettable, forgivable, formidable, fungible, fusible, gullible, habitable, harvestable, heritable, hon, honorable, horrible, hospitable, identifiable, illegible, imaginable, imitable, immiscible, immovable, immutable, impassable, impeachable, impenetrable, imperceptible, impermissible, implantable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impregnable, impressionable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inalienable, inaudible, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incompatible, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incontrovertible, incorrigible, incredible, incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indefinable, indelible, indescribable, indestructible, indispensable, indisputable, indistinguishable, indivisible, indomitable, inedible, ineffable, ineligible, inequitable, inescapable, inevitable, inexcusable, inexhaustible, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflammable, inflatable, inflexible, inheritable, inhospitable, inimitable, injectable, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insoluble, insufferable, insupportable, insurmountable, intangible, intelligible, interchangeable, interminable, interruptible, intolerable, intractable, invaluable, investable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irrefutable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible, irritable, issuable, justifiable, knowledgeable, lamentable, laudable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, livable, lovable, malleable, manageable, mandible, maneuverable, marketable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, moldable, movable, navigable, negligible, negotiable, noncallable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, nondurable, nonrefundable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, notable, noticeable, objectionable, observable, obtainable, operable, ostensible, palatable, palpable, parable, passable, patentable, payable, peaceable, perceptible, perishable, permeable, permissible, personable, persuadable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, portable, possible, potable, predictable, preferable, presentable, preventable, printable, probable, profitable, programmable, prosecutable, provable, punishable, questionable, quotable, reachable, readable, realizable, reasonable, receivable, rechargeable, recognizable, recordable, recoverable, recyclable, redeemable, redoubtable, reducible, refundable, regrettable, reliable, removable, renewable, rentable, repairable, repayable, repeatable, replaceable, reportable, reprehensible, reputable, resealable, resettable, respectable, responsible, retractable, returnable, reusable, reversible, ridable, salable, saleable, salvageable, seasonable, sensible, serviceable, sizable, sizeable, sociable, soluble, solvable, spendable, submersible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, survivable, susceptible, sustainable, syllable, tangible, taxable, teachable, tenable, terrible, tolerable, traceable, tractable, tradable, tradeable, trainable, transferable, transferrable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, tunable, typeable, unacceptable, unaccountable, unaffordable, unalienable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unattainable, unavailable, unavoidable, unbearable, unbeatable, unbelievable, unbuildable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, unconscionable, uncontrollable, undeniable, understandable, undesirable, undetectable, unelectable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unexplainable, unfashionable, unfathomable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, ungovernable, unimaginable, unimpeachable, uninhabitable, uninsurable, unintelligible, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmanageable, unmentionable, unobtainable, unpalatable, unpredictable, unprintable, unprofitable, unquestionable, unreachable, unreadable, unreasonable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unsalable, unsolvable, unstoppable, unsuitable, unsupportable, unsustainable, untenable, untouchable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unwinnable, usable, variable, vegetable, venerable, verifiable, veritable, viable, visible, voluble, vulnerable, washable, wearable, winnable.
3	-b u l	able, amble, assemble, babble, Babel, bauble, bible, bramble, bubble, Bumble, cable, cobble, coble, corbel, crumble, cymbal, dabble, Dibble, disable, disassemble, dissemble, double, Drabble, dribble, enable, enfeeble, ennoble, ensemble, fable, feeble, foible, fumble, gable, gamble, Garble, global, gobble, Gribble, grumble, hardscrabble, herbal, hobble, humble, ignoble, immeasurable, immobile, intertribal, jumble, kibble, label, libel, marble, mislabel, mobile, mumble, nibble, nimble, noble, nonverbal, pebble, preamble, psychobabble, quibble, rabble, ramble, reassemble, rebel, redouble, relabel, resemble, Roble, rouble, roundtable, rubble, Ruble, rumble, sable, Scrabble, scramble, scribble, shamble, Sibyl, squabble, Stabile, stable, stubble, stumble, symbol, table, thimble, timetable, treble, tremble, tribal, trouble, tubal, tumble, turntable, umbel, unable, unscramble, unserviceable, unstable, valuable, verbal, wamble, wobble.
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits.

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams
	Words within the letters "a-b-c-c-e-e-i-l-m-p"
	-2 letters: peccable.
	-3 letters: alembic, calipee, cembali, emplace.
	-4 letters: amebic, apiece, bailee, becalm, became, beleap, celiac, cicale, empale, epical, icecap, impale, ipecac, lambie, malice, mealie, plaice, plicae.
	-5 letters: abele, acmic, amble, amice, ample, becap, belie, blame, bleep, blimp, cable, camel, campi, cecal, ceiba, celeb, claim, clamp, clepe, climb, clime, elemi, email, ileac, impel, limba, limpa, macle, maile, malic, maple, mecca, melic, milpa, peace, pibal, pical, piece, pilea, place, plebe, plica.
	Words containing the letters "a-b-c-c-e-e-i-l-m-p"
	+5 letters: impeccabilities.
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