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immeasurable

American  
[ih-mezh-er-uh-buhl] / ɪˈmɛʒ ər ə bəl /

adjective

  1. incapable of being measured; limitless.

    the immeasurable vastness of the universe.
immeasurable British  
/ ɪˈmɛʒərəbəl /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

  • immeasurability noun
  • immeasurableness noun
  • immeasurably adverb

Etymology

Origin of immeasurable

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

Example Sentences

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Known as shabties, they perform agricultural duties for the deceased, but primarily they express dignity, immeasurable calm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before the proceeding, prosecutors had asked the judge to sentence Daedone to a 20-year prison term, saying her conduct caused immeasurable damage.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We have the utmost respect for the Ukrainian people's immense efforts in defending themselves," the company said, adding: "Every single woman and man in Ukraine is making an immeasurable contribution."

From Barron's

The family of an 18-year-old girl who died following a meningitis outbreak in Kent have described their "immeasurable loss" and called for better protections for young people.

From BBC

That anxiety of having an immeasurable to-do list helped spark the idea of his Oscar-nominated animated short film “Retirement Plan.”

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