immeasurable

adjective

im·​mea·​sur·​able (ˌ)i(m)-ˈme-zhə-rə-bəl 

-ˈmā-zhə-, 

-zhər-bəl;

-ˈmezh-rə-, 

-ˈmāzh-

: incapable of being measured

Their new grandchild brought them immeasurable joy.

broadly : indefinitely extensive

immeasurableness noun

immeasurably

(ˌ)i(m)-ˈme-zhə-rə-blē 

-ˈmā-zhə-, 

-zhər-blē;

-ˈmezh-rə-, 

-ˈmāzh-

adverb

Synonyms of immeasurable

• infinite
• endless

Examples of immeasurable in a Sentence

The war has caused immeasurable damage.

The new medicine has brought about an immeasurable improvement in her life.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Devil’s Backbone concert was a testament to the longevity of Rich’s immeasurable contribution to our band. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

That is why strengthening survivor support should be part of how the nation honors their immeasurable sacrifices. — Cristina Johnson, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

There are too many wars across the world causing immeasurable pain, none of which should be tolerated. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Barry meant so much to me personally, and his impact on our sport was immeasurable. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for immeasurable

• babble
• babel
• dabble
• drabble
• gabble
• nabal
• rabble
• scrabble

Kids Definition

immeasurable

adjective

im·​mea·​sur·​able (ˌ)im-ˈ(m)ezh-(ə-)rə-bəl 

-ˈ(m)ezh-ər-bəl, 

-ˈ(m)āzh-

: impossible to measure : vast, boundless

immeasurably

-blē 

adverb