immeasurable

[ ih-mezh-er-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. incapable of being measured; limitless:

   the immeasurable vastness of the universe.

immeasurable

/ ɪˈmɛʒərəbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being measured, esp by virtue of great size; limitless

Derived Forms

• imˈmeasurably, adverb
• imˌmeasuraˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• im·measur·a·bili·ty im·measur·a·ble·ness noun
• im·measur·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of immeasurable¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, immeasurable is from the Middle English word immesurable. See im- ², measurable

Example Sentences

“He was not just an incomparable lawyer, mentor, role model, and friend, but he has made immeasurable contributions to the rule of law, our Constitution, and our country. We will miss him with all our hearts.”

From Los Angeles Times

Trump has already done immeasurable harm to women's rights and will do significantly more if he's returned to the White House.

From Salon

On the flip side, however, Trump has already done immeasurable harm to women's rights and will do significantly more if he's returned to the White House.

From Salon

"The loss to our family is immeasurable."

From BBC

Catherine Kierans, acting head of the Public Prosecution Service Serious Crime Unit, said McCartney has caused "immeasurable damage".

From BBC

Related Words

• boundless
• immense
• inexhaustible
• limitless
• unfathomable
• unlimited