Incalculable: meaning, definitions and examples

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incalculable

 

[ ˌɪnˈkalkjʊləb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

amount

Too great to be calculated or estimated.

Synonyms

immeasurable, inestimable, unmeasurable

Examples of usage

  • It's difficult to comprehend the incalculable amount of stars in the universe.
  • The incalculable cost of the project led to its cancellation.
Context #2 | Adjective

consequences

Having consequences that are impossible to foresee or predict.

Synonyms

uncertain, unforeseeable, unpredictable

Examples of usage

  • The incalculable impact of the pandemic on the economy is still unfolding.
  • The incalculable risks associated with the new technology are a cause for concern.

Translations

Translations of the word "incalculable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incalculável

🇮🇳 गणना से परे

🇩🇪 unberechenbar

🇮🇩 tak terhitung

🇺🇦 незліченний

🇵🇱 niezliczony

🇯🇵 計り知れない

🇫🇷 incalculable

🇪🇸 incalculable

🇹🇷 hesaplanamaz

🇰🇷 계산할 수 없는

🇸🇦 لا يمكن حسابه

🇨🇿 nevyčíslitelný

🇸🇰 nevyčísliteľný

🇨🇳 不可计算的

🇸🇮 neizračunljiv

🇮🇸 óútreiknanlegur

🇰🇿 есептеуге келмейтін

🇬🇪 არაკვლევადი

🇦🇿 hesablanmaz

🇲🇽 incalculable

Etymology

The word 'incalculable' originated in the early 19th century from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'calculable' meaning 'able to be calculated'. It has been used to describe things that are beyond calculation or estimation, emphasizing the vastness or unpredictability of certain quantities or consequences.

See also: calculable, calculated, calculating, calculatingly, calculation, calculations, calculator, calculus, miscalculate, miscalculated.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,016, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.