unmeasured
Americanadjective
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of undetermined or indefinitely great extent or amount; unlimited; measureless.
the unmeasured heavens.
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unrestrained; intemperate.
unmeasured rage.
- Synonyms:
- lavish, unstinting
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Prosody. not metrical.
adjective
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measureless; limitless
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unrestrained; unlimited or lavish
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music without bar lines and hence without a fixed pulse
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of unmeasured
First recorded in 1350–1400, unmeasured is from the Middle English word unmesured. See un- 1, measured
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Although the analysis accounted for several established diabetes risk factors, unmeasured lifestyle and social influences could still have affected the results.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
“I viewed severe misalignments when the plane came together, which was remedied by using unmeasured and unlimited amount of force to fit the misaligned holes and parts together,” Salehpour said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
"Another potential unmeasured confounder is the type of work, which may also influence a person's chronotype, health behaviors and diabetes risk," they wrote.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2023
The acting at times, not only of the lead but of the supporting cast, brims with unmeasured explosiveness that surpasses what seems necessary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2022
Janie stood where he left her for unmeasured time and thought.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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