inimitable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite defying imitation; matchless
    • an inimitable style

WordNet


In*im"i*ta*ble adjective
Etymology
L. inimitabilis: cf. F. inimitable. See In- not, and Imitable.
Definitions
  1. 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.
    Performing such inimitable feats. Cowper.
    -- In*im"i*ta*ble*ness, n. -- In*im"i*ta*bly, adv.

Webster 1913