impeccant

/ ɪmˈpɛkənt /

adjective

1. not sinning; free from sin

Derived Forms

• imˈpeccancy, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of impeccant¹

C18: from im- (not) + Latin peccant-, from peccāre to sin

Example Sentences

Contrary to his impeccant habit, Average Jones bore the somewhat frazzled aspect of a man who has been up all night.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• honest
• legitimate
• pure
• uninvolved
• virtuous