incalculable
pronunciation
How to pronounce incalculable in British English:
UK [ɪnˈkælkjələbl]
How to pronounce incalculable in American English:
US [ɪnˈkælkjələbəl]
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- Adjective:
- not capable of being calculated
Word Origin
- incalculable (adj.)
- 1795, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + calculable (see calculate). Related: Incalculably; incalculability.
Example
- 1. If we destroy that perception , the long-term cost to our society is incalculable .
- 2. A failed mexico would have incalculable consequences for america .
- 3. The ecological consequences of a nuclear war are incalculable .
- 4. The loss caused by a nuclear war is incalculable .
- 5. And if mr obama fails to deliver what he has signed up to , the damage to america 's reputation , and his presidency , will be incalculable .