inimitable

/ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/

//ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩// adj

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"inimitable" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“inimitable” has 15 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #43,207. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#43,207
frequency rank, English
2,140
“I” headwords
15
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless.

Corpus desk

Index EN-inimitable · inimitable · English

inimitable · rank #43,207 · 15 variants · 2 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #43,207
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-LOW 2 pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 15 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,140
  • PHOTO-FINISH indenture

Nearest frequency peer: indenture (-2 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “inimitable”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “inimitable” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

inimitable vs inevitable
80% similar
inimitable vs indomitable
82% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for inimitable
PropertyValue
Headwordinimitable
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/
Letters10
Frequency rank#43,207
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “inimitable”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).inimitablelands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “indenture” (#43,205), “imperium” (#43,204), “IOM” (#43,211). Among 2,140 “I” headwords, “inimitable” is #43,207. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around inimitable (IPA /ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #43,207 among 2,140 “I” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless.".

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for inimitable, with forms such as "iinmitable", "iniimtable", and "inimiatble". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. It also participates in 2 confusable-pair relationships, "inevitable", "indomitable", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from Middle French inimitable, from Latin inimitabilis, corresponding to in- + imitable. The correct English form is inimitable, spelled I-N-I-M-I-T-A-B-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how inimitable appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Moreover, a perfect Medal has its Profile and out-ſtroaks ſharp (Nummus aſper) and by no means rugged; the Figures clean and well poliſh'd; the Contours neatly trimm'd, and exactly round and carefully preſerv'd; that the Extancy and Relievos correſpond with the Ingraving, and have not ſuffer'd in Percuſſion; in all which, there is a certain Spirit of Anti…
  2. Sterling himself, though he had the most picturesque and inimitable vocabulary of vituperation, was highly squeamish about ordinary smut or profanity. He had indeed that nice-Nelliness which is often characteristic of the Don Juan type.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French inimitable, from Latin inimitabilis, corresponding to in- + imitable.

Synonyms

incopiableinimitableuncopiableunimitable

Antonyms

imitable

This word in other languages

inimitable(Français)unnachahmlich(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • iinmitable
  • iniimtable
  • inimiatble
  • inimitabble
  • inimitabel
  • inimitablle
  • inimitalbe
  • inimitbale
  • inimitible
  • inimittable
  • inimmitable
  • inimtiable
  • inmiitable
  • innimitable
  • niimitable

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of inimitable - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

iinmitable2iniimtable2inimiatble2inimitabble1inimitabel2inimitablle1inimitalbe2inimitbale2
Edit distance from "inimitable"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "inimitable"?
"inimitable" is spelled I-N-I-M-I-T-A-B-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/.
What does "inimitable" mean?
As an adjective, "inimitable" means: Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless.
What words are commonly confused with "inimitable"?
"inimitable" is commonly confused with "inevitable", "indomitable". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "inimitable"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "inimitable" is /ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "inimitable"?
Borrowed from Middle French inimitable, from Latin inimitabilis, corresponding to in- + imitable. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "inimitable", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 10 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

headwaters#43,186manifestly#43,251forecasted#43,157evolutions#43,142

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (15 here; floor ≥5).

distantly15 variantsdeprecated15 variantsrespirator15 variantsstranding15 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list