Unmeasurability: meaning, definitions and examples
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unmeasurability
[ ˌʌnˌmɛʒərəˈbɪlɪti ]
in mathematics
The quality of not being able to be measured or quantified.
Synonyms
immeasurability, non-measurability.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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unmeasurability |
Typically used to describe abstract concepts or qualities that cannot be quantified or measured in any way, such as emotions or artistic value.
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immeasurability |
Often employed in formal or scientific contexts to emphasize the impossibility of measuring something, usually due to its vastness or abstract nature.
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non-measurability |
Used in more technical or specialized contexts where the inability to measure something is being discussed, often in scientific or engineering fields.
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Examples of usage
- The unmeasurability of infinity has puzzled mathematicians for centuries.
- The unmeasurability of certain geometric shapes complicates their analysis.
in philosophy
The concept of being beyond the scope of measurement or evaluation.
Synonyms
immeasurability, incomprehensibility.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unmeasurability |
This word is often used in scientific or technical situations when something cannot be measured because it does not have defined limits or borders.
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immeasurability |
This term is generally more formal and can be used in both scientific and abstract contexts. It indicates something that cannot be measured due to its immense scale.
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incomprehensibility |
This word is used when something is difficult or impossible to understand. It often has a negative connotation, implying confusion or complexity beyond grasp.
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Examples of usage
- The unmeasurability of human emotions adds to their mystique.
- The unmeasurability of consciousness challenges our understanding of the mind.
Translations
Translations of the word "unmeasurability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imensurabilidade
🇮🇳 अमाप्यता
🇩🇪 Unmessbarkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakmampuan diukur
🇺🇦 невимірність
🇵🇱 niemierzalność
🇯🇵 測定不可能性
🇫🇷 incommensurabilité
🇪🇸 inmensurabilidad
🇹🇷 ölçülemezlik
🇰🇷 측정 불가능
🇸🇦 عدم القابلية للقياس
🇨🇿 neměřitelnost
🇸🇰 nemerateľnosť
🇨🇳 不可测量性
🇸🇮 nemerljivost
🇮🇸 ómælanleiki
🇰🇿 өлшеусіздік
🇬🇪 უზომელობა
🇦🇿 ölçülməzlik
🇲🇽 inmensurabilidad
Etymology
The word 'unmeasurability' is derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning not) and 'measurability'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of unmeasurability has been explored in various fields such as mathematics, philosophy, and physics, highlighting the limitations of human understanding and perception when faced with the infinite or the abstract.
See also: countermeasure, immeasurability, immeasurable, measurable, measurably, measured, measurement, measurements, measures, measuring, unmeasurable.