Meaning of incomparable in English

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

See also

• best
• extraordinary