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incalculable

|in-cal-cu-la-ble|

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/ɪnˈkælkjʊləbl/

beyond calculation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'incalculable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incalculabilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'calculare' meant 'to calculate.'

Historical Evolution

'incalculabilis' transformed into the French word 'incalculable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'incalculable' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not able to be calculated,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

too great to be calculated or estimated.

The damage caused by the storm was incalculable.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41