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Webster 1913 Edition


Inimitable

In-im′i-ta-ble

,
Adj.
[L.
inimitabilis
: cf. F.
inimitable
. See
In-
not, and
Imitable
.]
Not capable of being imitated, copied, or counterfeited; beyond imitation; surpassingly excellent; matchless; unrivaled; exceptional; unique;
as, an
inimitable
style;
inimitable
eloquence.
“Inimitable force.”
Dryden.
–
In-im′i-ta-ble-ness
,
Noun.
–
In-im′i-ta-bly
,
adv.

Webster 1828 Edition


Inimitable

INIM'ITABLE

,
Adj.
[L. inimitabilis; in and imitabilis, from imitor, to imitate.] That cannot be imitated or copied; surpassing imitation; as inimitable beauty or excellence; an inimitable description; inimitable eloquence.