impeccable

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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/
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Adjective

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

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.pɛ.kabl/, /ɛ̃.pe.kabl/
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Adjective

impeccable (plural impeccables)

  1. perfect, faultless, impeccable

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