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Definition: Inimitable |
InimitableAdjective1. Defying imitation; matchless; "an inimitable style". Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "inimitable" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1588. (references) |
Etymology: Inimitable \In*im"i*ta*ble\, adjective. [Latin expression inimitabilis: compare to the French expression inimitable. See In- not, and Imitable.]. (references) |
| Context | Synonyms within Context (source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus). |
Inexpedience | Superexcellent; of the first water; first-rate, first-class; high-wrought, exquisite, very best, crack, prime, tiptop, capital, cardinal; standard; (perfect); inimitable. |
Nonimitation | Adjective: unimitated, uncopied; unmatched, unparalleled; inimitable; unique, original; creative, inventive, untranslated; exceptional, rare, sui generis uncommon, unexampled. |
Perfection | Best; (good); model, standard; inimitable, unparagoned, unparalleled; (supreme); superhuman, divine; beyond all praise; (approbation); sans peur et sans reproche. |
Superiority | Supreme, greatest, utmost, paramount, preeminent, foremost, crowning; first-rate; (important), (excellent); unrivaled peerless, matchless; none such, second to none, sans pareil; unparagoned, unparalleled, unequalled, unapproached, unsurpassed; superlative, inimitable facile princeps, incomparable, sovereign, without parallel, nulli secundus, ne plus ultra; beyond compare, beyond comparison; culminating; (topmost); transcendent, transcendental;plus royaliste que le Roi, more catholic than the Pope |
| Source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus. | |
Crosswords: Inimitable |
| English words defined with "inimitable": Inimitability ♦ Unimitable. (references) |
| Specialty definitions using "inimitable": Alexander and the Robber ♦ regalia ♦ Weller. (references) |
| Non-English Usage: "Inimitable" is also a word in the following languages with English translations in parentheses. French (inimitable), Spanish (inimitable). |
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Robert Bresson | The true is inimitable, the false untransformable. |
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Lexicography | Devil's Dictionary | REGALIA, n. Distinguishing insignia, jewels and costume of such ancient and honorable orders as Knights of Adam; Visionaries of Detectable Bosh; the Ancient Order of Modern Troglodytes; the League of Holy Humbug; the Golden Phalanx of Phalangers; the Genteel Society of Expurgated Hoodlums; the Mystic Alliances of Georgeous Regalians; Knights and Ladies of the Yellow Dog; the Oriental Order of Sons of the West; the Blatherhood of Insufferable Stuff; Warriors of the Long Bow; Guardians of the Great Horn Spoon; the Band of Brutes; the Impenitent Order of Wife-Beaters; the Sublime Legion of Flamboyant Conspicuants; Worshipers at the Electroplated Shrine; Shining Inaccessibles; Fee-Faw-Fummers of the inimitable Grip; Jannissaries of the Broad-Blown Peacock; Plumed Increscencies of the Magic Temple; the Grand Cabal of Able-Bodied Sedentarians; Associated Deities of the Butter Trade; the Garden of Galoots; the Affectionate Fraternity of Men Similarly Warted; the Flashing Astonishers; Ladies of Horror; Cooperative Association for Breaking into the Spotlight; Dukes of Eden; Disciples Militant of the Hidden Faith; Knights-Champions of the Domestic Dog; the Holy Gregarians; the Resolute Optimists; the Ancient Sodality of Inhospitable Hogs; Associated Sovereigns of Mendacity; Dukes-Guardian of the Mystic Cess-Pool; the Society for Prevention of Prevalence; Kings of Drink; Polite Federation of Gents-Consequential; the Mysterious Order of the Undecipherable Scroll; Uniformed Rank of Lousy Cats; Monarchs of Worth and Hunger; Sons of the South Star; Prelates of the Tub-and-Sword. |
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| "Inimitable" is generally used as an adjective (general or positive) -- approximately 100.00% of the time. "Inimitable" is used about 83 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) | 100% | 83 | 36,350 |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
Expression using "inimitable": inimitable facile princeps. Additional references. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day |
inimitable | 14 |
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| Language | Translations for "inimitable"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | |
Albanian | i paimitueshëm. (various references) | |
Arabic | لا يضاهى. (various references) | |
Bulgarian | несравним (disparate, incomparable, incompatible, matchless, peerless, sublime, unmatchable, unparalleled, unprecedented, unsurpassable), неподражаем, безподобен (incomparable, matchless, nonpareil, peerless), изключителен (especial, exceptional, exceptive, exclusive, extraordinary, one in a thousand, phenomenal, rare, rousing, signal, super, superior, surpassing, unaverage, uncommon, unexampled, unique, unusual, vintage). (various references) | |
Chinese | 独特 (unique, uniqueness). (various references) | |
Czech | nenapodobitelný. (various references) | |
Farsi | غیرقابل تقلید, بی مانند (Incomparable, Tendinous, Unparalleled, Unprecedented), بی نظیر (Incomparable, Unbeatable, Unexampled, Unique, Unparalleled, Unprecedented, Unrivaled), بی رقیب (Incomparable, Unrivaled). (various references) | |
Finnish | jäljittelemätön. (various references) | |
French | inimitable. (various references) | |
German | unnachahmlich (inimitably, matchless), einzigartig (matchless, peerless, peerlessly, singular, unique, uniquely). (various references) | |
Greek | αμίμητοσ (incomparable, unequalled, unrivalled), αμίμητος. (various references) | |
Hebrew | שאין לו מתחר", שאין לחקותו. (various references) | |
Hungarian | utolérhetetlen (peerless, unequalled, untouched), utánozhatatlan (matchless). (various references) | |
Indonesian | tak dapat ditiru. (various references) | |
Italian | inimitabile. (various references) | |
Manx | neuarrishagh. (various references) | |
Pig Latin | inimitableay.(various references) | |
Portuguese | inimitvel. (various references) | |
Romanian | inimitabil, incomparabil (beyond compare, incomparably, matchlessly, much, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivalled). (various references) | |
Russian | неподражаемый. (various references) | |
Serbo-Croatian | jedinstven (peculiar, singular, sole, unique, united, unprecedented). (various references) | |
Spanish | inimitable. (various references) | |
Swedish | oefterhärmlig. (various references) | |
Thai | ซึ่งไม่อาจเลียนแบบไ"้. (various references) | |
Turkish | taklit edilemez, eşsiz (heavenly, in a class of one's own, incomparable, irreplaceable, matchless, nonesuch, nonpareil, peerless, singular, unequalled, unexampled, unexcelled, unique, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unrivalled, unsurpassed, without a peer), benzersiz (in a class of one's own, matchless, nonesuch, nonpareil, unequalled, unexampled, unique, unmatched, unparalleled). (various references) | |
Ukrainian | неповторний. (various references) | |
Vietnamese | không thể bắt chước được. (various references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references. | ||
Derivations | |
Words beginning with "inimitable": inimitableness, inimitablenesses. (additional references) | |
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"Inimitable" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: Antimetabole, imimitable, incinerable, inimicable, inimidable, inimitabile, inimitatble, innimitable, minimiracle. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "inimitable" (pronounced i'ni"mutubul) |
| 8 | -i" m u t u b u l | imitable. |
| 7 | -m u t u b u l | indomitable. |
| 6 | -u t u b u l | inequitable, inevitable, attributable, charitable, creditable, disreputable, equitable, forfeitable, habitable, heritable, inheritable, inhospitable, irritable, marketable, palatable, profitable, reputable, uninhabitable, unpalatable, unprofitable, veritable. |
| 5 | -t u b u l | indestructible, indisputable, inexhaustible, inflatable, acceptable, accountable, adaptable, adjustable, adoptable, collectible, comfortable, compatible, constable, contemptible, contestable, convertible, copyrightable, countable, debatable, deductible, delectable, detectable, digestible, discountable, eatable, electable, excitable, exportable, forgettable, harvestable, hospitable, immutable, imperceptible, implantable, incompatible, incontrovertible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, susceptible, injectable, inscrutable, insupportable, insurmountable, interruptible, intractable, investable, irrefutable, irresistible, lamentable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, notable, patentable, perceptible, portable, potable, predictable, presentable, preventable, printable, prosecutable, quotable, redoubtable, regrettable, rentable, repeatable, reportable, resettable, respectable, retractable, tractable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, unacceptable, unaccountable, unbeatable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, undetectable, unelectable, unforgettable, unpredictable, unprintable, unsuitable, unsupportable, vegetable. |
| 4 | -u b u l | incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indefinable, indelible, indescribable, indispensable, indistinguishable, indivisible, inedible, ineffable, ineligible, inescapable, inexcusable, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflammable, accessible, abominable, achievable, actionable, addressable, admirable, admissible, adorable, advisable, affable, affordable, agreeable, allowable, amenable, amendable, amiable, amicable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, applicable, appreciable, approachable, approvable, arable, arguable, attainable, audible, available, avoidable, bankable, bearable, believable, billable, biodegradable, breakable, buildable, burnable, callable, cannibal, capable, changeable, chargeable, classifiable, collapsible, Combinable, commendable, communicable, comparable, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, confirmable, considerable, consumable, controllable, credible, crucible, culpable, curable, defensible, definable, degradable, deliverable, demonstrable, dependable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, despicable, detachable, determinable, developable, disagreeable, discernible, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, distinguishable, divisible, doable, drinkable, drivable, durable, edible, eligible, Embraceable, employable, enforceable, enjoyable, enviable, equable, erasable, erodible, estimable, exchangeable, excludable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, expandable, expendable, explainable, extendable, extendible, fallible, fashionable, fathomable, favorable, feasible, fissionable, fixable, flammable, flexible, forcible, foreseeable, forgivable, formidable, fungible, fusible, gullible, hon, honorable, horrible, identifiable, illegible, imaginable, immiscible, immovable, impassable, impeachable, impeccable, impenetrable, impermissible, implacable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impracticable, impregnable, impressionable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inalienable, inapplicable, inaudible, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incorrigible, incredible, soluble, solvable, spendable, submersible, survivable, sustainable, syllable, talkable, tangible, taxable, teachable, tenable, terrible, inflexible, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inseparable, insoluble, insufferable, intangible, intelligible, interchangeable, interminable, intolerable, invaluable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresponsible, irreversible, irrevocable, issuable, justifiable, knowledgeable, laudable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, likable, likeable, livable, lovable, malleable, manageable, mandible, maneuverable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, moldable, movable, navigable, negligible, negotiable, noncallable, nondurable, nonrefundable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, noticeable, objectionable, observable, obtainable, operable, ostensible, palpable, parable, passable, payable, peaceable, perishable, permeable, permissible, personable, persuadable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, possible, practicable, preferable, probable, programmable, provable, punishable, questionable, reachable, readable, realizable, reasonable, receivable, rechargeable, recognizable, recordable, recoverable, recyclable, redeemable, reducible, refundable, reliable, remarkable, removable, renewable, repairable, repayable, replaceable, reprehensible, resealable, responsible, returnable, reusable, reversible, revocable, ridable, salable, saleable, salvageable, seasonable, sensible, serviceable, sizable, sizeable, sociable, tolerable, traceable, tradable, tradeable, trainable, transferable, transferrable, tunable, typeable, unaffordable, unalienable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unattainable, unavailable, unavoidable, unbearable, unbelievable, unbuildable, unconscionable, uncontrollable, undeniable, understandable, undesirable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unexplainable, unfashionable, unfathomable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgivable, ungovernable, unimaginable, unimpeachable, uninsurable, unintelligible, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmanageable, unmentionable, unmistakable, unobtainable, unquestionable, unreachable, unreadable, unreasonable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unremarkable, unsalable, unshakable, unsinkable, unsolvable, unspeakable, unstoppable, unsustainable, untenable, unthinkable, untouchable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unwinnable, unworkable, usable, variable, venerable, verifiable, viable, visible, voluble, vulnerable, washable, wearable, winnable, workable. |
| 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, squabble, Stabile, stable, stubble, stumble, symbol, table, 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, 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-e-i-i-i-l-m-n-t" | |
-2 letters: bailment, imitable. | |
-3 letters: ailment, aliment, ambient, bimetal, initial, intimae, intimal, lambent, limbate, militia, minable, minilab, timbale. | |
-4 letters: albeit, albite, bailie, batmen, binate, entail, etamin, inmate, intima, intime, lambie, lament, limina, maline, mantel, mantle, menial, mental, milneb, nimble, tamein, tenail, tibiae, tibial, timbal, tineal. | |
-5 letters: alibi, alien, aline, ambit, amble, ament, amine, anile, anime, animi. | |
| Words containing the letters "a-b-e-i-i-i-l-m-n-t" | |
+3 letters: amenabilities, germinability. | |
+4 letters: antiliberalism, demobilization, impregnability, inimitableness, libertarianism, machineability, remobilization. | |
+5 letters: antiliberalisms, demobilizations, enumerabilities, germinabilities, illimitableness, impenetrability, imponderability, libertarianisms, machinabilities, manageabilities, mensurabilities, remobilizations. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. | |
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