incomparable

[ in-kom-per-uh-buhl, -pruh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈkɒm pər ə bəl, -prə bəl /
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adjective

beyond comparison; matchless or unequaled: incomparable beauty.
not comparable; incapable of being compared to each other, as two unlike objects or qualities, or to one or more others.

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Origin of incomparable

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word incomparābilis. See in-3, comparable

OTHER WORDS FROM incomparable

in·com·pa·ra·bil·i·ty, in·com·pa·ra·ble·ness, nounin·com·pa·ra·bly, adverb

Words nearby incomparable

incommunicable, incommunicado, incommunicative, incommutable, incompact, incomparable, incompatible, incompetence, incompetent, incomplete, incomplete abortion
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Words related to incomparable

transcendent, inimitable, unparalleled, unmatched, exceptional, excellent, ideal, matchless, paramount, peerless, perfect, preeminent, sovereign, superior, supreme, towering, ultimate, unsurpassable, surpassing, unequalled

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British Dictionary definitions for incomparable

incomparable
/ (ɪnˈkɒmpərəbəl, -prəbəl) /

adjective

beyond or above comparison; matchless; unequalled
lacking a basis for comparison; not having qualities or features that can be compared

Derived forms of incomparable

incomparability or incomparableness, nounincomparably, adverb
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