inimitable
adjective
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique and matchless. Describes qualities that cannot be reproduced.
Etymology
From Latin "inimitabilis," from "in" (not) + "imitabilis" (that may be imitated), from "imitari" (to imitate). Literally "unable to be imitated."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Her inimitable style made her instantly recognizable."
- 2.
"The restaurant's inimitable flavors couldn't be replicated elsewhere."
- 3.
"He delivered the lines with his inimitable comic timing."
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Fun Fact
What makes something truly inimitable? Research suggests it's often the combination of elements rather than any single quality. Individual skills can be copied, but specific combinations may be unreproducible.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 10 letters (I, N, I, M, I, T, A, B, L, E)
Scrabble Value: 14 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "INIMITABLE" appears in many related words.
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