| Word | impeccable |
|---|---|
| Date | November 11, 2020 |
| Type | adjective |
| Syllables | im-PECK-uh-bul |
| Etymology | The word impeccable has been used in English since the 16th century. It derives from the Latin word impeccabilis, a combination of the Latin prefix in-, meaning "not," and the verb peccare, meaning "to sin." Peccare has other descendants in English. There is peccadillo, meaning "a slight offense," and peccant, meaning "guilty of a moral offense" or simply "faulty." There is also peccavi, which comes from Latin, where it literally means "I have sinned"; in English the word functions as a noun meaning "an acknowledgment of sin." |
| Examples | Although the restaurant was a bit expensive, we found its memorable cuisine, luxurious decor, and impeccable service to be well worth the price. "They were honored for their impeccable character, integrity and exemplary service to our community." — Blake Dowling, The Tallahassee (Florida) Democrat, 28 Sept. 2020 |
| Definition | 1 : free from fault or blame : flawless 2 : not capable of sinning or liable to sin |
Tags: wordoftheday::adjective
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Bailiwick word middle english half officer bailiff latin
Previous card: Verb negāre english noun abnegation people process deny
Up to card list: Word of the Day