incomparable

adjective

in·​com·​pa·​ra·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
also ˌin-kəm-ˈpa-rə-, 
-ˈper-ə-
Synonyms of incomparablenext
1
: eminent beyond comparison : matchless
an incomparable musician
an incomparable view
2
: not suitable for comparison
… Bailie loved his patron and his patron's daughter next (though at an incomparable distance) to himself.—Sir Walter Scott
incomparability
(ˌ)in-ˌkäm-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
also ˌin-kəm-ˌpa-rə-, 
-ˌper-ə-
noun
incomparably
(ˌ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-blē How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
also ˌin-kəm-ˌpa-rə-, 
-ˌper-ə-
adverb

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The quality of their products is incomparable. an incomparable view of the valley
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Michael Jordan’s tenth signature sneaker, the Air Jordan 10, has always held a unique position in the incomparable Jordan Brand legacy. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 The incomparable global star Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami. — Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 In Salzburg, Dudamel indulged the Vienna Philharmonic’s incomparable lushness, those plush strings, glowing winds, golden brass, voluminous timpani. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Chelsea Green’s resume as a professional wrestler is nearly incomparable to anyone on the WWE women’s roster. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incomparable

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin incomparabilis, from in- + comparabilis comparable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of incomparable was in the 15th century

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“Incomparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incomparable. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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incomparable

adjective
in·​com·​pa·​ra·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
1
: better than any other : matchless
2
: not suited for comparison
incomparability
(ˌ)in-ˌkäm-p(ə-)rə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
noun
incomparably
(ˈ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-blē How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
adverb
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