In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INCALCULABLE
incalculable
(adjective) not able to be computed or enumerated
untold, incalculable
(adjective) too much to be measured; “untold suffering”; “incalculable riches”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
incalculable (comparative more incalculable, superlative most incalculable)
(not comparable) Too great or numerous to be computed.
(not comparable, mathematics) Impossible to calculate.
(comparable) Of a person's mood or character, etc.: impossible to predict.
Synonyms
• (very great or numerous): huge
• (impossible to calculate): incomputable; see also incalculable
• (of a person's mood or character, impossible to predict): capricious, fickle
Antonyms
• (very great or numerous): tiny
• (impossible to calculate): calculable
Source: Wiktionary
In*cal"cu*la*ble, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + calculable: cf. F. incalculable.]
Definition: Not capable of being calculated; beyond calculation; very great.
– In*cal"cu*la*ble*ness, n.
– In*cal"cu*la*bly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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