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
1
So great in amount that it cannot be measured or calculated.
"The flood caused incalculable damage to the region's farmland."
2
Impossible to predict.
"His incalculable temper made him a difficult person to work with."
"He is incalculable when he's drunk. He can turn from an amiable person into a violent horror in a moment."
How to use incalculable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo large or too unpredictable to work out or measure.
Common pairings
incalculable damage
incalculable cost
incalculable loss
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more incalculable
- Superlative
- most incalculable
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Etymology
From in- plus calculable.
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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.
