Spanish word

incomparable

Pronunciation

IPA/iŋkompaˈɾaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectiveincomparable

Example

Su talento es incomparable.

His talent is incomparable.

Illustration for incomparable (incomparable)

More examples

Su innovación ofrece una ventaja incomparable.

Their innovation offers an incomparable advantage.

Core concept

A unique fingerprint with no matching print.

Common phrases

  • ventaja incomparable

    incomparable advantage

  • oportunidad incomparable

    incomparable opportunity

Similar words

excepcional: Markedly better than ordinary; clearly above typical standards.
extraordinario: Unusually striking and impressive, standing out from the ordinary.
único: The only one of its kind, with no duplicate.
inmejorable: Already the best possible; cannot be improved.

Definition in Spanish

Que no puede compararse con otros por su excelencia o singularidad.

Word origin

It comes from Latin incomparabilis, built from in- 'not' and comparabilis 'able to be compared', giving the sense 'unable to be compared' and therefore 'singular in excellence'.

Usage tips

  • Appears both before a noun (un talento incomparable) and predicatively (es incomparable), with predicative use common for concise praise.

Other meanings

  • unmatchedadjective

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