immeasurable
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Etymology
Origin of immeasurable
First recorded in 1350–1400, immeasurable is from the Middle English word immesurable. See im- 2, measurable
Explanation
Something immeasurable can't be measured or quantified. It's too vast. When you measure something, you check how long it is, how much it weighs, or some other measurable aspect. If something is immeasurable, then measuring is impossible. The numbers of stars in the sky is immeasurable: we can't know how many there are. The number of grains of sand on a beach is immeasurable: they can’t be counted. This word means more than a lot. There are a lot of countries in the world, but they're not immeasurable.
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Example Sentences
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Kaden makes his mother proud; her heart surely swells with immeasurable joy from the comfort he gives her day in and day out.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Outside court, Ellerup said her thoughts were with the victims' families, calling their loss "immeasurable".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Before the proceeding, prosecutors had asked the judge to sentence Daedone to a 20-year prison term, saying her conduct caused immeasurable damage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
"We have the utmost respect for the Ukrainian people's immense efforts in defending themselves," the company said, adding: "Every single woman and man in Ukraine is making an immeasurable contribution."
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
After an immeasurable period of time, she went out into the corridor and along to the end where there was an open door to an unused bedroom.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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