unquantifiable
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/ʌnˌkwɒn.tɪˈfaɪ.ə.bəl/
immeasurable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unquantifiable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'quantifiable', which comes from Latin 'quantificare', meaning 'to make quantifiable'.
Historical Evolution
'quantificare' transformed into the English word 'quantify', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'unquantifiable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be quantified', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not able to be measured or counted.
The impact of the new policy is unquantifiable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45