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Unquantifiable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unquantifiable

 

[ ʌnˈkwɒntɪfaɪəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

measure of

Not able to be measured or quantified.

Synonyms

immeasurable, inestimable, infinite.

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Word Description / Examples
unquantifiable

Best used when describing something that cannot be precisely measured or counted, often due to its abstract nature.

  • The emotional impact of the tragedy was unquantifiable.
  • The value of a good education is unquantifiable.
immeasurable

Used to describe something so large or extensive that it cannot be measured. It often emphasizes the vastness or enormity of something.

  • The athlete's contribution to the team is immeasurable.
  • The damage from the storm was immeasurable.
inestimable

Used to describe something extremely valuable or great, suggesting it is beyond estimation or count. Often has a positive connotation.

  • Her support during difficult times was of inestimable value.
  • The treasure's worth was inestimable.
infinite

Used when describing something without any limits or end. Can relate to time, space, or quantity.

  • The universe is considered to be infinite.
  • He displayed infinite patience.

Examples of usage

  • It is difficult to assign a specific value to the unquantifiable aspects of art.
  • The love between a parent and a child is often seen as unquantifiable.
  • The beauty of nature is unquantifiable and cannot be fully captured in words.

Translations

Translations of the word "unquantifiable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inquantificável

🇮🇳 अगणनीय

🇩🇪 unzählbar

🇮🇩 tidak terhitung

🇺🇦 незліченний

🇵🇱 niezliczalny

🇯🇵 計り知れない (hakari shirenai)

🇫🇷 inquantifiable

🇪🇸 incuantificable

🇹🇷 ölçülemez

🇰🇷 측정할 수 없는 (cheugjeonghal su eomneun)

🇸🇦 لا يُحصى (la yuhsa)

🇨🇿 nevyčíslitelný

🇸🇰 nevyčísliteľný

🇨🇳 无法量化的 (wú fǎ liàng huà de)

🇸🇮 neocenljiv

🇮🇸 ómælanlegur

🇰🇿 сансыз

🇬🇪 გაუთვლელი (gautvleli)

🇦🇿 sayılmaz

🇲🇽 incuantificable

Etymology

The word 'unquantifiable' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'quantifiable' meaning 'able to be measured'. The concept of something being unquantifiable is often used in discussions about abstract ideas, emotions, or qualities that cannot be easily measured or defined. It emphasizes the idea that some things are beyond numerical measurement and exist in a realm that is difficult to capture or define.

See also: quantifiable, quantifiably, quantification, quantifying.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,819, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.