Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incommensurable
Adjective
/ˌɪn.kəˈmɛn.sjʊ.rə.bəl/
Definition
Incommensurable refers to things that cannot be measured or compared because they do not have a common standard or value.
Examples
- The beauty of the sunset is incommensurable with any mathematical calculation.
- Her profound love for art is incommensurable to the metrics of success.
- The values of compassion and greed are incommensurable.
Meaning
It is often used to describe quantities, values, or concepts that are fundamentally different in nature, making it impossible to express one in terms of the other.
Synonyms
- Incomparable
- Unequal
- Disparate
- Nonmeasurable
