different between immaculate vs unspotted

English

Etymology

From Middle English immaculat, from Latin immacul?tus; prefix im- (“not”) + macul?tus, perfect passive participle of macul? (“I spot, stain”), from macula (“spot”). See mail (armor).

Displaced native unwemmed (“pure, untainted”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??mækj?l?t/

Adjective

immaculate (comparative more immaculate, superlative most immaculate)

1. Having no stain or blemish; spotless, undefiled, clear, clean, pure.
   • 1641, John Denham, The Sophy

     Were but my soul as pure From other guilt as that, Heaven did not hold One more immaculate
2. (zoology) Lacking spots, blotches, or other markings; spotless; unspotted.

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Translations

Latin

Participle

immacul?te

1. vocative masculine singular of immacul?tus

English

Etymology

un- +? spotted

Adjective

unspotted (not comparable)

1. Not having spots.

   The albino leopard was quite remarkable, as it was completely unspotted.

2. Unseen.

   Despite the watchful nature of the passing gazelles, the jaguar lay unspotted under the bush.

3. (figuratively) Without stains or blots; sinless.

Derived terms

• unspottedness