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incomparable

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

So much better than another as to be beyond comparison.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪnˈkɑmpɚəbəl

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. figurativelycomparable

    So much better than another as to be beyond comparison.

  2. literallynot comparable

    Not comparable.

noun

  1. Something beyond compare; a thing with which there is no comparison.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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This meaning: (figuratively, comparable) So much better than another as to be beyond comparison.

Used this way, incomparable is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “An incomparable week of rest and pleasure.”adjective

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More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: so much better than another as to be beyond comparison

unmatched

Antonyms

Sense: something beyond compare

comparable

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