Definitions
- Describing something that cannot be calculated or measured. - Referring to a value or quantity that is not able to be determined through mathematical or scientific methods. - Talking about an immeasurable or intangible quality or characteristic.
- Describing something that is too great or vast to be calculated or measured accurately. - Referring to a value or quantity that is difficult or impossible to determine through mathematical or scientific methods. - Talking about an immeasurable or intangible quality or characteristic that has a significant impact.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that cannot be measured or calculated.
- 2Both words refer to values or quantities that are difficult to determine.
- 3Both words can be used to describe intangible qualities or characteristics.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Incalculable implies a greater degree of immeasurability than noncalculable.
- 2Magnitude: Incalculable suggests a larger or more significant impact than noncalculable.
- 3Connotation: Incalculable has a more dramatic and emotional connotation than noncalculable.
- 4Usage: Incalculable is more commonly used in everyday language than noncalculable.
Remember this!
Noncalculable and incalculable are synonyms that describe something that cannot be measured or calculated. However, incalculable implies a greater degree of immeasurability and suggests a larger or more significant impact than noncalculable. Incalculable also has a more dramatic and emotional connotation and is more commonly used in everyday language.
