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nonmeasurable

nonmeasurable

8.2
Not having a defined size in mathematics, for example in Lebesgue theory
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈmɛʒərəbəl/
  • Specialized
: no medible
  • A nonmeasurable set cannot be assigned a consistent size using Lebesgue measure.

Examples

  • He explained why certain sets are nonmeasurable in the context of modern measure theory.

  • The concept of nonmeasurable functions is important in advanced mathematical analysis.

  • A set is nonmeasurable.

  • Don't forget that some functions are nonmeasurable!

  • A nonmeasurable set cannot be assigned a consistent size using Lebesgue measure.

  • The concept of nonmeasurable functions is important in advanced mathematical analysis.

  • He explained why certain sets are nonmeasurable in the context of modern measure theory.

Synonyms

immeasurable
vsnonmeasurable
14 5.5

So large or great you cannot say how big

is lacking a formal measure definition rather than being merely large
unquantifiable
vsnonmeasurable
1 7.8

Impossible to measure or show with a number

is defined by absence of a formal measure, not by vague size
unmeasurable
vsnonmeasurable
1 6.2

Too large or without clear limits to say how big it is

is undefined within a formal mathematical measure system rather than just being large
measureless
vsnonmeasurable
  • Literature
1 7.5

Very large in size or number with no clear limit

is specified by missing formal measure rules, not poetic boundlessness

Antonyms

measurable
37 3.7

Possible to find how much or how big something is

How Measurable

measurable
37 3.7
nonmeasurable
  • Specialized
8.2

Surface Forms

nonmeasurable positive

Morphology

nonmeasurable = measurable (transparent) = non + measure + able

In mathematical usage the adjective 'measurable' has a technical sense, but the morphological formation (non- + measurable) is a clear negation of that property.

Etymology

Nonmeasurable is made of non- ('not'), measure ('to find the size of something'), and -able ('able'). In math it names a group that the usual measuring methods cannot give a consistent 'size' to, so it is 'not able to be measured' in that system.