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in-KALK-y-uh-l-uh-bl/ɪnˈkælkjələbl/

Incalculable means too great to be calculated, or impossible to calculate: incalculable risk, incalculable damage. Calculate (already in the dictionary) is the verb; finite sits opposite. “Incalculable benefit” is not a budget line.

Meaning

Too great to be measured or guessed; also impossible to calculate.

Examples

• “The harm of a broken seal is incalculable cover; restyle the foyer afterwards.”
• ““Incalculable benefit” is not a budget line; cost the sitting.”
• “Immeasurable is the close twin. Vast is everyday. Benefit is a slogan. A line with a figure is a file. Write the cost; save incalculable for the vote of thanks.”

Good to know

Too great to calculate. Verb: calculate (already in the dictionary). A slogan ≠ a budget line.

Near in meaning

immeasurable, inestimable

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