Impeccable

Pronunciation

Origin

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

Full definition of impeccable

Adjective

1. Perfect, without faults, flaws or errorsThe only impeccable writers are those who never wrote. - William HazlittHe grew up in Norway, but he writes impeccable English.
2. Incapable of wrongdoing or sin; immaculateIt 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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Related terms

• peccable
• peccant