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

SYNONYMS FOR incomparable

1. peerless, unrivaled, inimitable.

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ANTONYMS FOR incomparable

1. ordinary, mediocre.

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

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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 Formsincomparability or incomparableness, nounincomparably, adverb

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Word Origin and History for incomparable

incomparable

adj.

early 15c., from Old French incomparable (12c.) or directly from Latin incomparabilis, from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + comparabilis "comparable" (see comparable).