Word of the Day - 06/27/26
inimitable
/ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl/(adj.): not capable of being imitated
Her inimitable charm captivated everyone in the room.
Word Origin
The word 'inimitable' originates from Latin. It is formed from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not', and 'imitabilis' meaning 'imitable' or 'that can be imitated'. 'Imitabilis' itself comes from the Latin verb 'imitari' meaning 'to imitate', which is related to 'imago' meaning 'image'. Thus, 'inimitable' literally means 'not able to be imitated'.
Words with similar origins include 'imitate' (from Latin 'imitari'), 'imitation' (from Latin 'imitatio'), and 'image' (from Latin 'imago'). The prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' is also found in many other English words of Latin origin such as 'invisible' and 'incredible'.