Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɒmɛnʃərəbəl/
noun a quantity or quality that is too large or too small to be measured or compared
A1 The concept of incommensurable quantities can be difficult for beginners to understand.
A2 In mathematics, incommensurables are numbers that cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
B1 The incommensurability of their beliefs led to a breakdown in communication between the two parties.
B2 The incommensurable values of the two cultures made it challenging to find common ground.
C1 The incommensurability of the two theories made it impossible to reconcile their differences.
C2 The incommensurability of their worldviews created a barrier that could not be overcome.
adjective not able to be judged by the same standard as something else; not comparable
A1 The two friends had incommensurable tastes in music.
A2 The language barrier made their communication incommensurable.
B1 The cultural differences between the two countries were incommensurable.
B2 The complexity of the problem made it incommensurable with their current resources.
C1 The philosophical ideas presented in the book were incommensurable with traditional beliefs.
C2 The scale of the disaster was incommensurable, requiring a global response.
formal The differences in their opinions were incommensurable, making it difficult to find a common ground.
informal Their tastes in music are just incommensurable, they can never agree on what to listen to.
slang Their styles are incommensurable, they just don't vibe together.
figurative The distance between them felt incommensurable, like they were worlds apart.
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