incalculable

adjective

in·​cal·​cu·​la·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈkal-kyə-lə-bəl How to pronounce incalculable (audio)
: not capable of being calculated: such as
a
: very great
did incalculable damage
b
: not predictable : uncertain
an incalculable outcome
incalculably adverb

Examples of incalculable in a Sentence

The extent of the damage is incalculable. The collection is of incalculable value to historians. The future consequences of their decision are incalculable.
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It’s had an incalculable impact on us all and will live on in our hearts, seep through our skin and sleep in the deepest parts of our imaginations. Brent Lang, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024 In other words, the president could, without consulting any other human being, launch a nuclear weapon—with incalculable consequences for all of humanity. Anthony Lake, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2024 Despite clear enforcement problems, GDPR has had an incalculable effect on data practices broadly. Matt Burgess, WIRED, 23 May 2022 Furthermore, the damage done by a lack of planning in this arena is incalculable, unlike most of financial planning. Tim Maurer, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for incalculable 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin incalculābilis, from Latin in- in- entry 1 + New Latin calculābilis calculable

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of incalculable was in 1795

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Cite this Entry

“Incalculable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incalculable. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

incalculable

adjective
in·​cal·​cu·​la·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈkal-kyə-lə-bəl How to pronounce incalculable (audio)
: not able to be calculated: as
a
: very great
b
: not able to be predicted
incalculably adverb
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