immeasurable

adjective

im·​mea·​sur·​able (ˌ)i(m)-ˈme-zhə-rə-bəl 

-ˈmā-zhə-,

-zhər-bəl;

-ˈmezh-rə-,

-ˈmāzh-

: incapable of being measured

broadly : indefinitely extensive

immeasurableness noun

immeasurably

(ˌ)i(m)-ˈme-zhə-rə-blē 

-ˈmā-zhə-

-zhər-blē;

-ˈmezh-rə-

-ˈmāzh-

adverb

Synonyms

• bottomless
• boundless
• endless
• fathomless
• horizonless
• illimitable
• immensurable
• indefinite
• infinite
• limitless
• measureless
• unbounded
• unfathomable
• unlimited

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

Barker’s Cenobites, cosmic sadomasochists who can’t tell the difference between pain and pleasure and who blur the lines between eroticism and violence, have had an immeasurable impact on all things goth, from their fondness for PVC to their commitment to kinkiness. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024

Adam’s positive impact on the field, both in New York and beyond, is immeasurable. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024

When customers feel seen and heard by actual employees, the boost to a brand is immeasurable. —Peter Georgescu, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024

Auerbach’s impact on USC’s program was immeasurable, said Elizabeth M. Daley, dean of USC School of Cinematic Arts. —William Earl, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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