incomparable

in·com·pa·ra·ble | \ (ˌ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl

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also ˌin-kəm-ˈpa-rə-, -ˈper-ə- \

Definition of incomparable

1 : eminent beyond comparison : matchless

2 : not suitable for comparison

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Examples of incomparable in a Sentence

The quality of their products is incomparable. an incomparable view of the valley

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17 Feb 2020

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“Incomparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incomparably. Accessed 17 Feb. 2020.

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incomparable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of incomparable

: better than any other : having no equal

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incomparable

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Kids Definition of incomparable

: better than any other an incomparable gymnast

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