immeasurable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- immeasurability noun
- immeasurableness noun
- immeasurably adverb
Etymology
Origin of immeasurable
First recorded in 1350–1400, immeasurable is from the Middle English word immesurable. See im- 2, measurable
Example Sentences
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Outside court, Ellerup said her thoughts were with the victims' families, calling their loss "immeasurable".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Known as shabties, they perform agricultural duties for the deceased, but primarily they express dignity, immeasurable calm.
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
That anxiety of having an immeasurable to-do list helped spark the idea of his Oscar-nominated animated short film “Retirement Plan.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
This national commemoration, three decades after his lifetime, pays tribute to his immeasurable contributions on behalf of one’s innate right to self-preservation and human dignity.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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