Incomparable

/ɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/ adjective

Definition

So excellent or unique that nothing else can be compared to it; matchless or unrivaled.

Etymology

From Latin 'incomparabilis,' from 'in-' (not) plus 'comparabilis' (able to be compared). The root 'comparare' means to pair or liken things together.

Kelly Says

Athletes and artists are often called 'incomparable,' but the word reveals something neat: comparison is how we normally understand the world, so something truly incomparable is almost beyond human understanding!

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