impeccable

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle French impeccable, from Latin impeccabilis (not liable to sin), from im- (not) + peccare (to err, to sin).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Adjective

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impeccable (comparative more impeccable, superlative most impeccable)

  1. Perfect, without faults, flaws or errors
    He grew up in Norway, but he writes impeccable English.
  2. Incapable of wrongdoing or sin; immaculate
    It was easy for James V to imprison Lady Glamis, but actually convicting her was far more difficult; her character was impeccable and she was highly respected by all who knew her.

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French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Late Latin impeccābilis, from peccāre (whence pécher).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.pɛ.kabl/ ~ /ɛ̃.pe.kabl/
  • Audio:(file)

Adjective

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impeccable (plural impeccables)

  1. perfect, faultless, impeccable

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