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immeasurable

adjective
im路​mea路​sur路​able | \ (藢)i(m)-藞mezh-r蓹-b蓹l How to pronounce immeasurable (audio) , -藞m膩zh-; -藞me-zh蓹-r蓹-, -藞m膩-, -zh蓹r-b蓹l\

Definition of immeasurable

: incapable of being measured broadly : indefinitely extensive

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Other Words from immeasurable

immeasurableness noun
immeasurably \ (藢)i(m)-​藞mezh-​r蓹-​bl膿 How to pronounce immeasurably (audio) , -​藞m膩zh-​ ; -​藞me-​zh蓹-​r蓹-​ , -​藞m膩-​ , -​zh蓹r-​bl膿 \ adverb

Examples of immeasurable in a Sentence

The war has caused immeasurable damage. The new medicine has brought about an immeasurable improvement in her life.

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The trauma that this violence has wrought is immeasurable. Allen Kim, CNN, "Shooting victims remembered in a vigil outside NRA headquarters," 6 Aug. 2019 For example, research has shown that inviting foreign firms into a sector can do immeasurable damage to local industries. Albert N. Kimbu, Quartz Africa, "The problem with Ghana鈥檚 Year of Return diaspora campaign to boost tourism," 8 Aug. 2019 Again and again, there is the immeasurable and lasting loss of their child, partner, brother and sister. Ben Church, CNN, "Racing was suspended in emotional tribute to cyclist who died after crash," 7 Aug. 2019 Established as one of the better players outside of the Premier League's top six clubs, Zaha's talent is immeasurable, with the feeling that the Ivorian can take another leap in his career next season. SI.com, "10 Potential Bargains in 2019/20 Premier League Fantasy Football," 1 July 2019 Every day, these nurses help save the lives of critically ill infants, bringing their families immeasurable joy. Norah O'donnell, CBS News, "36 nurses at Kansas City hospital pregnant this year," 30 July 2019 The Astros are far too accustomed to similar situations with their superstar shortstop, a man of immeasurable talent and endless ailments. Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Carlos Correa's grand slam sparks Astros past Cardinals," 27 July 2019 The 1994 crime bill accelerated mass incarceration and inflicted immeasurable harm on black, brown and low-income communities. Evan Halper, Los Angeles Times, "Joe Biden announces criminal justice policy, addressing a potential weakness," 23 July 2019 The gorgeous cinematography, masterful music, and compelling storyline earned the film immeasurable success, which followed into the sequel, How to Train Your Dragon 2, as well as the last one, The Hidden World. Michelle Manetti, Good Housekeeping, "How to Train Your Dragon's," 11 May 2019

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First Known Use of immeasurable

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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immeasurable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of immeasurable

formal : very great in size or amount : impossible to measure

immeasurable

adjective
im路​mea路​sur路​able | \ i-藞me-zh蓹-r蓹-b蓹l How to pronounce immeasurable (audio) \

Kids Definition of immeasurable

: very great in size or amount immeasurable happiness

Other Words from immeasurable

immeasurably \ -​bl膿 \ adverb His writing has improved immeasurably.

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