immeasurable

[ih-mezh-er-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. incapable of being measured; limitless.

   the immeasurable vastness of the universe.

immeasurable

/ ɪˈmɛʒərəbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being measured, esp by virtue of great size; limitless

Other Word Forms

• immeasurability noun
• immeasurableness noun
• immeasurably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of immeasurable¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, immeasurable is from the Middle English word immesurable. See im- ², measurable

Example Sentences

Spending time with his clothes — pinstriped suits accented with sinewy leather, belts embellished with coins and cowrie shells, or delicate yet stiff snakeskin pants — one is struck by the immeasurable depths of his inspiration.

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Nuñez described the stolen jewels "priceless" and "of immeasurable heritage value".

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"Roei was a pillar of strength within the community, and his death is an immeasurable loss for us," they wrote in a post on Instagram.

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This last innovation seems to hold immeasurable potential to upend norms for information, markets and the economy.

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Brewdog CEO James Taylor described Mr Dickie's contributions to the company as "immeasurable".

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Related Words

• boundless 
• immense 
• inexhaustible 
• limitless 
• unfathomable 
• unlimited