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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Those players may not cost £150m, but their worth is incalculable. George Caulkin, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 The exact value of moon rocks is incalculable due to their rarity and scientific importance, but there are some clues as to their price from scant sales in the past. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 Along with a fine script (also by the Coens) and some taut direction, No Country for Old Men is benefited to an incalculable degree with its trio of lead actors. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024 Others say the number is incalculable if civilians are considered. Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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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