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Meaning of incomparable in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪnˈkɑmp(ə)rəb(ə)l/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    incomparable

    Etymology

    late Middle English: via Old French from Latin incomparabilis, from in-‘not’ + comparabilis (see comparable)

    Definitions

    1. such that comparison is impossible

    Examples

    • « unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared »
    • « an incomparable week of rest and pleasure »
    • « the computer proceeds with its incomparable logic and efficiency »
    • « this report is incomparable with the »

    Synonyms

    • incommensurable
    • matchless
    • nonpareil
    • one(a)
    • one and only(a)
    • peerless
    • unmatched
    • unmatchable
    • unrivaled
    • unrivalled
    • alone(p)
    • unique
    • unequaled
    • unequalled
    • unparalleled
    • all-time

    Antonyms

    • comparable

Famous quotes

  • « There are movements which impinge upon the nerves with a strength that is incomparable, for movement has power to stir the senses and emotions, unique in itself. »
    Doris Humphrey
  • « It's amazing how, age after age, in country after country, and in all languages, Shakespeare emerges as incomparable. »
    M. H. Abrams

See also

  • best
  • extraordinary

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