incalculable

[inˈkalkyələbl]

incalculable Definition

• 1. too great to be calculated or estimated
• 2. too 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

Synonyms for incalculable

• immeasurable
• inestimable
• infinite
• limitless

Antonyms for incalculable

• calculable
• countable
• measurable

Phrases with incalculable

• incalculable loss

  a loss that is too great to be calculated or estimated

  Example

  The death of her husband was an incalculable loss.

• incalculable damage

  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.'