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incalculable


in·cal·cu·la·ble

adj \(ˌ)in-ˈkal-kyə-lə-bəl\

Definition of INCALCULABLE

: not capable of being calculated: as a : very great <did incalculable damage> b : not predictable : uncertain <an incalculable outcome>
in·cal·cu·la·bil·i·ty \-ˌkal-kyə-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
in·cal·cu·la·bly \-ˈkal-kyə-lə-blē\ adverb

Examples of INCALCULABLE

  1. The extent of the damage is incalculable.
  2. The collection is of incalculable value to historians.
  3. The future consequences of their decision are incalculable.

First Known Use of INCALCULABLE

1795

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