Incomparable
adjective /ɪnˈkɒm.pər.ə.bəl/ — Beyond comparison; without equal
Definition
So outstanding that comparison with others is pointless — unique in quality or degree to the extent that the usual scale of measurement doesn't apply.
Beyond the definition
The compliment that ends comparison. To call something incomparable is to say that the category of 'better' or 'worse' simply doesn't reach it.
Origin & history
From Latin 'incomparabilis' — 'in' (not) + 'comparabilis' (able to be compared). What cannot be set against anything else.
Example sentences
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Her ability to read a room and adjust was incomparable — something no one who worked with her could account for.
The view from the ridge was incomparable — the word 'beautiful' felt both accurate and insufficient.
Some performances are incomparable not because they are perfect but because they are singular.
How to use it
This entry uses an adjective. Follow the examples for the nouns it describes and its position in the sentence.
Choose “Incomparable” when the meaning fits your context: So outstanding that comparison with others is pointless — unique in quality or degree to the extent that the usual scale of measurement doesn't apply.
Synonyms
unmatched, peerless, unrivalled, inimitable, unparalleled
Antonyms
ordinary, comparable, average
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Fleeting Beam of Light
A singular, brilliant ray of light strikes a flower on a balcony, creating a momentary, unique focus in an otherwise common scene.
The singularity and striking nature of the light beam, occurring for only a brief moment, illustrate a quality that stands apart from standard comparisons, capturing the essence of being truly unique.
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Questions about this word
What does "Incomparable" mean?
Incomparable is adjective meaning: Beyond comparison; without equal. So outstanding that comparison with others is pointless — unique in quality or degree to the extent that the usual scale of measurement doesn't apply.
Where does the word "Incomparable" come from?
From Latin 'incomparabilis' — 'in' (not) + 'comparabilis' (able to be compared). What cannot be set against anything else.