incomparable
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pər adjective
1.
beyond comparison; matchless or unequaled: incomparable beauty.
2.
not comparable; incapable of being compared to each other, as two unlike objects or qualities, or to one or more others.
Related forms
in·com·pa·ra·bil·i·ty, in·com·pa·ra·ble·ness, noun
in·com·pa·ra·bly, adverb
Synonyms
1. peerless, unrivaled, inimitable.
1. peerless, unrivaled, inimitable.
Antonyms
1. ordinary, mediocre.
1. ordinary, mediocre.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | beyond or above comparison; matchless; unequalled |
| 2. | lacking a basis for comparison; not having qualities or features that can be compared |
| incompara'bility | |
| —n | |
| in'comparableness | |
| —n | |
| in'comparably | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
incomparable
1412, from O.Fr. incomparable (12c.), from L. incomparabilis, from in- "not" + comparabilis "comparable" (see comparison).
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incomparable definition
mathematicsTwo elements a, b of a set are incomparable under some relation <= if neither a <= b, nor b <= a.
(1995-09-21)
Example sentences
His control over the colorings of piano tone was incomparable.
To be fair, rats have made an incomparable contribution to laboratory sciences.
But that's simply the spoils of incomparable device design.
Her dignity and incomparable musical knowledge enriched the lives of her many students.
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