incommensurable (redirected from incommensurably)

in·com·men·su·ra·ble  (nk-mnsr--bl, -shr-)

adj.

1.

a. Impossible to measure or compare.

b. Lacking a common quality on which to make a comparison.

2. Mathematics

a. Having no common measure or number of which all the given lengths or measures are integral multiples.

b. Having an irrational ratio.

n.

One that is incommensurable.

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incom·mensu·ra·bili·ty n.

incom·mensu·ra·bly adv.

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incommensurable [ˌɪnkəˈmɛnʃərəb^əl]

adj

1. incapable of being judged, measured, or considered comparatively

2. (postpositive; foll by with) not in accordance; incommensurate

3. (Mathematics) Maths

a.  (of two numbers) having an irrational ratio

b.  not having units of the same dimension

c.  unrelated to another measurement by integral multiples

n

something incommensurable

incommensurability , incommensurableness n

incommensurably  adv

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	incommensurable - impossible to measure or compare in value or size or excellence incomparable, uncomparable - 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"
	2.	incommensurable - not having a common factor incommensurate - not corresponding in size or degree or extent; "a reward incommensurate with his effort"

Translations

incommensurable [ˌɪnkəˈmenʃərəbl] ADJ (frm) → inconmensurable

incommensurable

adj → nicht zu vergleichend attr, → nicht vergleichbar; (Math) → inkommensurabel