adjective

incalculable

ihn-KAL-kyuh-luh-buhl

Incalculable (adjective) means So great in amount that it cannot be measured or calculated. Example: “The flood caused incalculable damage to the region's farmland.”

adjective

So great in amount that it cannot be measured or calculated.

"The flood caused incalculable damage to the region's farmland."

Impossible to predict.

"His incalculable temper made him a difficult person to work with."

How to use incalculable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishToo large or too unpredictable to work out or measure.

Common pairings

incalculable damage incalculable cost incalculable loss

Word forms

more incalculable comparative, most incalculable superlative

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Etymology

From in- plus calculable.

Synonyms

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countless incomputable inestimable noncalculable uncalculable uncomputable unestimable

Antonyms

calculatable calculable

Related words

many numerous countless invaluable priceless manifold innumerable calculable

Rhymes for incalculable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “incalculable” mean?

The word “incalculable” means so great in amount that it cannot be measured or calculated. In plain terms, too large or too unpredictable to work out or measure.

How do you pronounce “incalculable”?

“Incalculable” is pronounced ihn-KAL-kyuh-luh-buhl (/ɪnˈkæl.kjə.lə.bəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “incalculable” in a sentence?

Here is “incalculable” used in a sentence: “The flood caused incalculable damage to the region's farmland.”

What is another word for “incalculable”?

Words with a similar meaning to “incalculable” include countless, incomputable, inestimable, noncalculable, uncalculable and uncomputable.

What is the opposite of “incalculable”?

The opposite of “incalculable” — its antonyms — are calculatable and calculable.

What part of speech is “incalculable”?

“Incalculable” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “incalculable” have?

“Incalculable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: so great in amount that it cannot be measured or calculated.

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