incalculably
|in-cal-cu-la-bly|
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/ɪnˈkælkjʊləblɪ/
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/ɪnˈkælkjʊləbli/
(incalculable)
beyond calculation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'incalculably' originates from the Latin word 'incalculabilis', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'calculare' meant 'to count'.
Historical Evolution
'incalculabilis' transformed into the French word 'incalculable', and eventually became the modern English word 'incalculable' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be counted', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'immeasurable or vast'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be calculated or measured due to its vastness or complexity.
The impact of the discovery was incalculably significant.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 03:37