Inimitably

Inimitably
Inimitable In*im"i*ta*ble, a. [L. inimitabilis: cf. F. inimitable. See {In-} not, and {Imitable}.] 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. [1913 Webster]

Performing such inimitable feats. --Cowper. -- {In*im"i*ta*ble*ness}, n. -- {In*im"i*ta*bly}, adv. [1913 Webster]


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