in·com·men·su·ra·ble (nk-mnsr--bl, -shr-) 1. a. Impossible to measure or compare. b. Lacking a common quality on which to make a comparison. 2. Mathematics a. Having no common measure or number of which all the given lengths or measures are integral multiples. b. Having an irrational ratio. Adj. 1. incommensurable - impossible to measure or compare in value or size or excellence incomparable, uncomparable - such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared; "an incomparable week of rest and pleasure"; "the computer proceeds with its incomparable logic and efficiency"; "this report is incomparable with the earlier ones because of different breakdowns of the data" 2. incommensurable - not having a common factor incommensurate - (often followed by `with') not corresponding in size or degree or extent; "a reward incommensurate with his effort" http://www.thefreedictionary.com/incommensurable
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