INESTIMABLE

incomputable, inestimable, immeasurable

(adjective) beyond calculation or measure; “an incomputable amount”; “jewels of inestimable value”; “immeasurable wealth”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

inestimable (not comparable)

Not able to be estimated; not able to be calculated, computed or comprehended, as because of great scale, degree or magnitude.

Source: Wiktionary


In*es"ti*ma*ble, a. Etym: [L. inaestimabilis: cf. F. inestimable. See In- not, and Estimate.]

Definition: Incapable of being estimated or computed; especially, too valuable or excellent to be measured or fully appreciated; above all price; as, inestimable rights or privileges. But above all, for thine inestimable love. Bk. of Com. Prayer. Science is too inestimable for expression by a money standard. Lyon Playfair.

Syn.

– Incalculable; invaluable; priceless.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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