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i-MEZH-uh-r-uh-bl/ɪˈmeʒərəbl/

Immeasurable means too great to be measured, or impossible to measure: immeasurable harm, immeasurable relief. Measure (already in the dictionary) is the verb and noun; finite sits opposite. “Immeasurable goodwill” is not a methods cell.

Meaning

Too large, great, or extreme to be measured.

Examples

• “Immeasurable “impact” is not an n; write the count.”
• ““Immeasurable goodwill” is not a methods cell; write the n.”
• “Vast is everyday. Inestimable is the close twin. Goodwill is a feeling. A cell is a number. Count the returns; save goodwill for the vote of thanks.”

Good to know

Too great to measure. Verb/noun: measure (already in the dictionary). Goodwill ≠ an n.

Near in meaning

vast, inestimable

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