Incomparable: meaning, definitions and examples

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incomparable

 

[ ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality of being unmatched

Incomparable means beyond comparison or incapable of being compared, usually due to being of a higher quality or degree than anything else. It signifies uniqueness and superiority.

Synonyms

matchless, peerless, unequaled, unrivaled, unsurpassed.

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Word Description / Examples
incomparable

Used to describe something or someone so exceptional that it is beyond comparison.

  • Her beauty is incomparable.
  • The view from the mountain is simply incomparable.
matchless

Implies something having no equal, often used in literature or to describe skills and qualities.

  • His matchless bravery saved the day.
  • She possesses a matchless intellect.
peerless

Emphasizes the uniqueness and superiority of something or someone, often in artistic or professional contexts.

  • The dancer gave a peerless performance.
  • His peerless expertise made him a sought-after consultant.
unequaled

Highlights the fact that something or someone is unmatched in a specific area or characteristic.

  • Her writing talent is unequaled.
  • They provided unequaled customer service.
unrivaled

Best used to describe something that has no rivals or competitors, implying dominance.

  • Their technology is unrivaled in the industry.
  • The car offers unrivaled performance.
unsurpassed

Indicates that something has not been exceeded by anything else, often in terms of quality or achievement.

  • The artist's work is unsurpassed.
  • This restaurant has unsurpassed hospitality.

Examples of usage

  • The beauty of the sunset was incomparable.
  • His talent in music was incomparable to anyone else in the industry.
  • The love she felt for her children was incomparable.

Translations

Translations of the word "incomparable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomparável

🇮🇳 अतुलनीय

🇩🇪 unvergleichlich

🇮🇩 tak tertandingi

🇺🇦 незрівнянний

🇵🇱 nieporównywalny

🇯🇵 比類のない

🇫🇷 incomparable

🇪🇸 incomparable

🇹🇷 eşsiz

🇰🇷 비할 데 없는

🇸🇦 لا مثيل له

🇨🇿 nesrovnatelný

🇸🇰 neporovnateľný

🇨🇳 无与伦比的

🇸🇮 neprimerljiv

🇮🇸 óviðjafnanlegur

🇰🇿 салыстыруға келмейтін

🇬🇪 შეუდარებელი

🇦🇿 müqayisəedilməz

🇲🇽 incomparable

Etymology

The word 'incomparable' originated from the Latin word 'incomparabilis', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'comparabilis' (comparable). It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of incomparability has been valued throughout history, as it denotes something that is truly exceptional and unparalleled.

See also: comparable, comparably, comparative, comparatively, comparator, compare, comparer, comparison, comparisons.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,115, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.