impeccability
/im,pekə'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (impeccableness) /im'pekəblnis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being free from fault or error; perfect correctness or precision: Refers to a state of flawless execution or absolute accuracy.
- The quality of being incapable of sinning; moral perfection: Refers to a state of being without sin or moral flaw.
Usage and Examples
- Noun (Flawlessness/Error-free):
- The editor was known for the impeccability of her grammar checks.
- The impeccability of the diamond made it extremely valuable.
- Noun (Sinlessness/Moral perfection):
- In some theological discussions, angels are attributed with impeccability.
- The saint was revered for his perceived moral impeccability.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "with impeccable [noun]": This common collocation uses the adjective form to describe a noun as being perfect or faultless. The noun "impeccability" is the abstract quality behind this.
- He performed the task with impeccable timing. → The impeccability of his timing was impressive.
- "a standard of impeccability": Denotes a benchmark of perfection.
- The chef demands a standard of impeccability in every dish that leaves the kitchen.
Variants and Related Words
- Impeccable (adj): Perfect, faultless, or flawless.
- She has impeccable taste in music.
- Impeccably (adv): In a flawless or perfect manner.
- The event was impeccably organized.
Synonyms
- Faultlessness: The state of being without defects or mistakes.
- Flawlessness: The quality of having no imperfections.
- Perfection: The condition, state, or quality of being free from all flaws or defects.
- Infallibility (closer to the "incapable of error" sense): The quality of being incapable of making mistakes.
Antonyms
- Fallibility: The tendency to make mistakes or be wrong.
- Imperfection: The state of being faulty or incomplete.
- Faultiness: The condition of having defects or flaws.
Noun
- the quality of being exempt from sin or incapable of sinning
- the quality of being without an error or fault