Incommensurable

Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋkˈɑmənˈsɝəbəl/

Incommensurable (adjective)

  1. Impossible to compare because they are very different in nature or size.
  2. Having no common measure or standard for comparison.

Examples

  • Their talents are incommensurable, making it hard to choose.
  • The two experiences were incommensurable in their impact.

Common collocations: incommensurable differences, incommensurable qualities, incommensurable units, incommensurable values

Synonyms of Incommensurable

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Incommensurable

  • when discussing things that can be measured by the same standard