immeasurable
adjective
im·mea·sur·able
(ˌ)i(m)-ˈme-zhə-rə-bəl 
-ˈmā-zhə-,
-zhər-bəl;
-ˈmezh-rə-,
-ˈmāzh-
: incapable of being measured
broadly
: indefinitely extensive
immeasurableness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of immeasurable in a Sentence
The war has caused immeasurable damage.
The new medicine has brought about an immeasurable improvement in her life.
Recent Examples on the Web
Sam has been involved in acting workshops, showcases and plays which have given him immeasurable training in characterization, acting styles and techniques.
—
Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
The movement is rife with immeasurable pain, not glorification.
—Talia Jane, Rolling Stone, 29 Feb. 2024
Later, an equally random gesture of kindness helps open the cab driver to his immeasurable grief.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
The existential and reputational risk of headcount churn is immeasurable, literally and figuratively.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
This results in the immeasurable value of an engaged and factually informed citizenry that strengthens our democracy.
—Danielle Coffey, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024
The former president reflected on her immeasurable impact on his life in a statement shared by The Carter Center Sunday.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
The next Republican administration will have its hands full trying to undo the immeasurable damage inflicted by the Biden administration and defending itself from the Democrat-Media.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 7 Dec. 2023
His positive contributions to our nation and our community are immeasurable.
—Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
The movement is rife with immeasurable pain, not glorification.
—Talia Jane, Rolling Stone, 29 Feb. 2024
Later, an equally random gesture of kindness helps open the cab driver to his immeasurable grief.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
The existential and reputational risk of headcount churn is immeasurable, literally and figuratively.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
This results in the immeasurable value of an engaged and factually informed citizenry that strengthens our democracy.
—Danielle Coffey, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024
The former president reflected on her immeasurable impact on his life in a statement shared by The Carter Center Sunday.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
The next Republican administration will have its hands full trying to undo the immeasurable damage inflicted by the Biden administration and defending itself from the Democrat-Media.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 7 Dec. 2023
His positive contributions to our nation and our community are immeasurable.
—Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of immeasurable was
in the 14th century
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“Immeasurable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immeasurable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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immeasurable
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im·mea·sur·able
(ˌ)im-ˈ(m)ezh-(ə-)rə-bəl
-ˈ(m)ezh-ər-bəl,
-ˈ(m)āzh-
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