incomparable

adjective

in·​com·​pa·​ra·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
 also  ˌin-kəm-ˈpa-rə-,
-ˈper-ə-
1
: eminent beyond comparison : matchless
2
: not suitable for comparison
incomparability
(ˌ)in-ˌkäm-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
 also  ˌin-kəm-ˌpa-rə-
-ˌper-ə-
noun
incomparably
(ˌ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-blē How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
 also  ˌin-kəm-ˌpa-rə-
-ˌper-ə-
adverb

Example Sentences

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

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin incomparabilis, from in- + comparabilis comparable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of incomparable was in the 15th century

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“Incomparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incomparable. Accessed 31 May. 2023.

Kids Definition

incomparable

adjective
in·​com·​pa·​ra·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
1
: better than any other : matchless
2
: not suited for comparison
incomparably adverb

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