Inimitable

//ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless.

    "Moreover, a perfect Medal has its Profile and out-ſtroaks ſharp (Nummus aſper) and by no means rugged; the Figures clean and well poliſh'd; the Contours neatly trimm'd, and exactly round and carefully preſerv'd; that the Extancy and Relievos correſpond with the Ingraving, and have not ſuffer'd in Percuſſion; in all which, there is a certain Spirit of Antiquity and Excellency to be diſcern'd in Antient Medals almoſt inimitable."

Adjective
  1. 1
    defying imitation; matchless wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French inimitable, from Latin inimitabilis, corresponding to in- + imitable.

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