Immeasurable

Origin

- + measurable

Full definition of immeasurable

Adjective

1. impossible to measure
2. vast
• 2007, Terence Hunt, Longest-serving Bush aide resigns, Associated Press"His contribution has been immeasurable," Bush said in a statement. "I value his judgment, and I treasure his friendship."

Usage notes

Also used tautologically as a spin word to avoid stating explicitly whether someone or something had a positive or negative effect. It is a neutral term equivalent to neither priceless nor worthless.

Synonyms

• immensurable
• unmeasurable

Antonyms

• measurable

Noun

1. Anything that cannot be measured.
• 2009, September 29, Madeleine Bunting, Forget 'clients' and 'users' – public services are about people, And inspiring good relationships is all about immeasurables: it is about inspiring purpose, compassion and attentiveness.