incalculable

adjective

in·​cal·​cu·​la·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈkal-kyə-lə-bəl How to pronounce incalculable (audio)
: not capable of being calculated: such as
a
: very great
did incalculable damage
b
: not predictable : uncertain
an incalculable outcome
incalculably 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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The cost to scientific research generally and to households caring for those with chronic conditions such as ASD is incalculable. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025 The damage the woke mob has done to this country over the past decade is incalculable. Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025 The damage the Trump administration has done to science in a few short months is both well documented and incalculable, but in recent days that assault has taken an alarming twist. Brian Barrett, Wired News, 10 Apr. 2025 These false allegations of my involvement are causing irreparable and incalculable damage to my reputation and the emotional well-being of myself and my family. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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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
incalculably adverb

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