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immeasurable

ih-MEH-zhuh-ruh-buhl

Immeasurable (adj) means So great in size or amount that it cannot be measured. Example: “The loss of a loved one causes immeasurable grief.”

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So great in size or amount that it cannot be measured.
"The loss of a loved one causes immeasurable grief."
"Her contribution to the project was immeasurable."

How to use immeasurable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishToo vast or too great to be measured or calculated.

Common pairings
immeasurable damage immeasurable value immeasurable joy

Word forms

immeasurables plural

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Etymology

From Middle English inmesurable, formed from "im-" ("not") plus "measurable."

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “immeasurable” mean?

The word “immeasurable” means so great in size or amount that it cannot be measured. In plain terms, too vast or too great to be measured or calculated.

How do you pronounce “immeasurable”?

“Immeasurable” is pronounced ih-MEH-zhuh-ruh-buhl (/ɪˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “immeasurable” in a sentence?

Here is “immeasurable” used in a sentence: “The loss of a loved one causes immeasurable grief.”

What is another word for “immeasurable”?

Words with a similar meaning to “immeasurable” include immensurable and unmeasurable.

What is the opposite of “immeasurable”?

The opposite of “immeasurable” — its antonyms — is measurable.

What part of speech is “immeasurable”?

“Immeasurable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “immeasurable” come from?

The word “immeasurable” comes from Middle English. From Middle English inmesurable, formed from "im-" ("not") plus "measurable.".

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