immeasurable

/i'meʤərəbl/
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immeasurable

The universe contains immeasurable distances between stars.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Beyond calculation or measure; too great or extensive to be measured: Describes something so vast, immense, or profound that it cannot be quantified or assigned a precise numerical value.
    • Incalculable; of inestimable value or amount: Refers to something whose worth, quantity, or extent is so great it cannot be calculated or accurately assessed.
    • Impossible to measure: Indicates that something lacks measurable dimensions or quantifiable properties.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The universe contains immeasurable distances between galaxies.
    • She felt an immeasurable sense of gratitude for their support.
    • The project required an immeasurable amount of patience and dedication.
Advanced Usage
  • "immeasurable to": Used to emphasize that something is beyond the capacity of a specific measurement or understanding.
    • The loss was immeasurable to those who knew him.
  • "immeasurable in": Highlights the aspect in which something is boundless.
    • His contribution was immeasurable in its importance to the field.
Variants and Related Words
  • Immeasurably (adverb): To an immeasurable degree; infinitely.
    • The new technology has immeasurably improved our lives.
  • Immeasurability (noun): The quality or state of being immeasurable.
    • The immeasurability of deep space fascinates scientists.
Synonyms
  • Boundless: Having no boundaries; unlimited.
  • Infinite: Limitless or endless in space, extent, or size.
  • Incalculable: Not capable of being calculated or estimated.
  • Limitless: Without end, limit, or boundary.
Antonyms
  • Measurable: Capable of being measured.
  • Finite: Having limits or bounds.
  • Calculable: Able to be calculated or estimated.
  • Limited: Restricted in size, amount, or extent.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Of immeasurable value: Extremely precious or important; invaluable.
    • The advice from her mentor was of immeasurable value.
  • Immeasurable depth: Used figuratively to describe great complexity, profundity, or intensity.
    • The poem has an immeasurable depth of emotion.
immeasurable

The universe contains immeasurable distances between stars.

Adjective
  1. beyond calculation or measure
    • of incalculable value
    • an incomputable amount
    • jewels of inestimable value
    • immeasurable wealth
  2. impossible to measure
    • unmeasurable reaches of outer space