incommensurable
incommensurable · more incommensurable · most incommensurable
Having a ratio that is not expressible as a fraction of two integersHaving a ratio that is not expressible as a fraction of two integers.
UK/ɪnkəˈmɛnʃ(ə)ɹəbəl/US/ɪn.kəˈmɛnt͡ʃ.ɹə.bəl/
Meaning
3 sensesHaving a ratio that is not expressible as a fraction of two integers.
The side and diagonal of a square are incommensurable with each other; the diameter and circumference of a circle are incommensurable.
Having no common integer divisor except 1.
not having a common factor
Not able to be measured by the same standards as another term in the context.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle French incommensurable, from Medieval Latin incommensurabilis.From Middle French incommensurable, from Medieval Latin incommensurabilis.
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Forms
more incommensurable, most incommensurable| Comparative | more incommensurable Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most incommensurable Lesson |
regular
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form