Definition

1. 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

1. the quality of being exempt from sin or incapable of sinning
2. the quality of being without an error or fault