Incomparable
[ɪn'kɒmp(ə)rəb(ə)l] or [ɪn'kɑmprəbl]
Definition
(adj.) such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared; 'an incomparable week of rest and pleasure'; 'the computer proceeds with its incomparable logic and efficiency'; 'this report is incomparable with the earlier ones because of different breakdowns of the data' .
Checker: Paulette--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Not comparable; admitting of no comparison with others; unapproachably eminent; without a peer or equal; matchless; peerless; transcendent.
Editor: Olivia
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Transcendent, peerless, matchless, unrivalled, unequalled, unparalleled, inimitable, very superior.
Checked by Delores
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Matchless, unique, consummate, transcendent
ANT:Common, ordinary, average
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Definition
adj. matchless.—ns. Incomparabil′ity Incom′parableness.—adv. Incom′parably.—adj. Incompared′ (Spens.) peerless.
Checker: Mollie
Examples
- For if it were, its claims would be incomparable, imperative. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- It was amid such sounds that I had first courted the incomparable Dejah Thoris in the age-old marble halls of the dead city of Korad. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- His affection had been very sweet and dear--a pleasure new and incomparable: now that this seemed withdrawn, I cared not for his lessons. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- While I live my heart beats for but one woman--the incomparable Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- Massive bars blocked our further progress, but beyond I saw her--my incomparable Princess, and with her were Thuvia and Phaidor. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
Checker: Mollie