immaculate
UK: ɪˈmæk.jə.lət | US: ɪˈmæk.jə.lət
adj. perfectly clean, spotless, or untarnished
adj. free from moral flaw; pure
adj. meticulously precise; flawless
immaculate = im<not> + macul<stain> + ate<adjective suffix>
- im (prefix): from Latin in- (not), negating the root.
- macul (root): from Latin macula (stain, spot).
- ate (suffix): Latin-derived adjectival suffix indicating state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word immaculate traces back to Latin immaculatus, combining in- (not) + macula (stain). Originally used in religious contexts (e.g., Immaculate Conception), it emphasized purity without blemish. Over time, it broadened to describe physical cleanliness and moral perfection, reflecting its literal "unstained" logic.
The bride wore an immaculate white gown.
His immaculate record made him the ideal candidate.
The surgeon performed the operation with immaculate precision.
The library’s immaculate organization impressed visitors.
She kept her apartment immaculate despite her busy schedule.