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

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

His influence is immeasurable, and there are still stories and perspectives that need to be brought to the screen. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 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