Immeasurable Meaning
/ɪˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjimpossible to measure
adjvast
Sentence Examples
The typhoon caused immeasurable damage.
Yanni's death has left an immeasurable void in his family.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The impact of the tragedy on the community was ____ and beyond calculation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The impact of the new scientific discovery on the field of medicine is truly ____ and profound.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English inmesurable, ynmesurable; equivalent to im- + measurable.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Give me your hand, and in a few minutes we shall be in my own dwelling, amid those immeasurable deserts where only my story may be communicated."
— 1832, Letitia Elizabeth Landon, Heath's Book of Beauty, 1833, The Enchantress, pages 12–13:
"There is also the former Great Central main line which, though it climbs to an almost equal altitude at Dunford, has the immeasurable advantage of electric traction."
— 1960 March, Cecil J. Allen, “Locomotive Running Past and Present”, in Trains Illustrated, page 175:
""His contribution has been immeasurable," Bush said in a statement. "I value his judgment, and I treasure his friendship.""
— 2007, Terence Hunt, “Longest-serving Bush aide resigns”, in Associated Press:
"My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined."
— 2017 July 5, TheReportOfTheWeek, 6:03 from the start, in Popeyes Cheddar Biscuit Butterfly Shrimp - Food Review, via YouTube, archived from the original on 28 Jul 2017:
"And inspiring good relationships is all about immeasurables: it is about inspiring purpose, compassion and attentiveness."
— 2009 September 29, Madeleine Bunting, “Forget 'clients' and 'users' – public services are about people”, in Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The impact of the tragedy on the community was ____ and beyond calculation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The impact of the new scientific discovery on the field of medicine is truly ____ and profound.