immensurable

im·men·su·ra·ble

adj
\(ˌ)i(m)-ˈmen(t)s-rə-bəl, -ˈmen(t)sh-; -ˈmen(t)-sə-, -shə-\

Definition of IMMENSURABLE

: immeasurable

Examples of IMMENSURABLE

1. <a man who displayed immensurable courage even in the face of overwhelming adversity>

Origin of IMMENSURABLE

Middle English, from Late Latin immensurabilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin mensurabilis measurable, from mensurare to measure, from Latin mensura measure — more at measure

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to IMMENSURABLE

Synonyms: bottomless, boundless, endless, fathomless, horizonless, illimitable, immeasurable, infinite, indefinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, unfathomable, unlimited

Antonyms: bounded, circumscribed, confined, definite, finite, limited, restricted

Related Words: abysmal; countless, incalculable, incomputable, inestimable, innumerable, unmeasured; exhaustless, inexhaustible; extensive, far-flung, immense, vast

Near Antonyms: fathomable, measurable; depthless, shallow, superficial

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