incalculable

adjective

in·​cal·​cu·​la·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈkal-kyə-lə-bəl How to pronounce incalculable (audio)
Synonyms of incalculablenext
: not capable of being calculated: such as
a
: very great
did incalculable damage
b
: not predictable : uncertain
an incalculable outcome
incalculability
(ˌ)in-ˌkal-kyə-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce incalculable (audio)
noun
incalculably
(ˌ)in-ˈkal-kyə-lə-blē How to pronounce incalculable (audio)
adverb

Examples of incalculable in a Sentence

The extent of the damage is incalculable. The collection is of incalculable value to historians. The future consequences of their decision are incalculable.
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When Moore finally abandons the pretense and focuses in earnest on his presidential ambitions, the damage to Maryland will be incalculable and likely irreparable. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026 The Derby will take place at Citizens Bank Park, and the hometown crowd may provide Bryce Harper and Schwarber with an incalculable boost. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 13 July 2026 The damage to the independent web is incalculable. — Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Peters was incarcerated because of her numerous crimes, which caused incalculable harm to our democracy. — Jena Griswold, Denver Post, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for incalculable

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin incalculābilis, from Latin in- in- entry 1 + New Latin calculābilis calculable

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of incalculable was in 1795

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“Incalculable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incalculable. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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incalculable

adjective
in·​cal·​cu·​la·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈkal-kyə-lə-bəl How to pronounce incalculable (audio)
: not able to be calculated: as
a
: very great
b
: not able to be predicted
incalculability
(ˌ)in-ˌkal-kyə-lə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce incalculable (audio)
noun
incalculably
(ˈ)in-ˈkal-kyə-lə-blē How to pronounce incalculable (audio)
adverb

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