# immeasurable

/ˌɪˈmɛʒɝˌæbəɫ/ (US) · /ɪmˈɛʒəɹəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/immeasurable
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

too great to be measured or counted. You use this to describe something that is very large, valuable, or important but cannot be put into numbers.

For teachers: too great or extensive to be measured or estimated. Often used to describe abstract qualities like value, impact, or benefit.

## Examples

- The impact of her work on the community is immeasurable.
- The loss of the ancient forest was immeasurable, not just in terms of money but for the local culture and biodiversity.
- While the financial cost of the disaster was significant, the immeasurable damage to the region's historical heritage and social fabric will take decades to repair.

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