unquantifiable
- adjective
- /ʌnˈkwɒntɪfaɪəbl/
- We are infinite, divine, spiritual beings, and our true nature is immeasurable, unquantifiable, and unlimited.
- unquantifiable benefit
- unquantifiable costs
You still got to have that X Factor that is unquantifiable and possibly not something you can learn.
- You still got to have that X Factor that is unquantifiable and possibly not something you can learn.
- But there are certain things which are come down to some sort of deeper human, unquantifiable perception of matters.
- You know, like it's unspoken chips, emotional chips into that bank account that is unquantifiable.
Examples
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This method combines good treatment with the unquantifiable benefit of creating wildlife habitats.
Academic text (1998) -
"It's amorphous—an unquantifiable, shapeless concept."
Academic text (1998) -
You still got to have that X Factor that is unquantifiable and possibly not something you can learn.
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You forget about the inner dimension of life, the unquantifiable part of it.
Blog text (16) -
Parenting ability relies on a complex and unquantifiable mix of skills and emotions.
Academic text (2003) -
One aspect of brick-and-mortar stores, which I suspect is largely unquantifiable, is the instant gratification the buyer gets when purchasing.
Blog text (8) -
The Parable challenges us to reconsider the value we place on apparent virtue and obedience (the elder brother) versus the divine and unquantifiable love for the lost (the father).
Academic text (2018) -
The impact of the unquantifiable emotions in her speech moved everyone in the audience.
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Many qualities in relationships are unquantifiable, making them difficult to evaluate.
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The challenges of the project were unquantifiable, leading the team to feel uneasy about their deadlines.
Synonyms
So large or great you cannot say how big
Too great to measure or count
So great that you cannot measure its value
Too large or without clear limits to say how big it is
Very large in size or number with no clear limit
Not able to be measured in numbers
You cannot give a number or amount for it
Too great to measure
Too hard to calculate or measure
Antonyms
How Measurable
Surface Forms
Morphology
unquantifiable = quantifiable (transparent) = un + quantify + able
The adjective is formed by adding the productive negation prefix 'un-' to 'quantifiable', yielding the clear meaning 'not able to be measured'.
Etymology
The word unquantifiable breaks into un- 'not', the root quant- 'how much' seen in quantity, and -able 'can be'. So unquantifiable means 'not able to be measured' or 'not able to be given a number', which is why we use it for things you cannot express with a specific amount.