incalculable

[inˈkalkyələbl]

incalculable Definition

  • 1too great to be calculated or estimated
  • 2too numerous or complicated to be counted

Using incalculable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incalculable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The damage caused by the hurricane was incalculable.

  • Example

    The number of stars in the universe is incalculable.

  • Example

    The amount of paperwork required for the project was incalculable.

incalculable Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for incalculable

Phrases with incalculable

  • a loss that is too great to be calculated or estimated

    Example

    The death of her husband was an incalculable loss.

  • damage that is too great to be calculated or estimated

    Example

    The earthquake caused incalculable damage to the city.

  • incalculable wealth

    wealth that is too great to be calculated or estimated

    Example

    The royal family's incalculable wealth is a subject of much speculation.

Origins of incalculable

from Latin 'incalculabilis', from 'in-' (not) + 'calculabilis' (able to be counted)

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Summary: incalculable in Brief

The term 'incalculable' [inˈkalkyələbl] refers to something that is too great or numerous to be calculated or estimated. It can describe damage, loss, paperwork, or even wealth, as in 'The amount of paperwork required for the project was incalculable.' Synonyms include 'immeasurable' and 'infinite,' while antonyms include 'calculable' and 'measurable.'