French word

incomparable

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃kɔ̃paʁabl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunmatched

Example

Son talent est incomparable.

His talent is unmatched.

Illustration for incomparable (unmatched)

More examples

Sa voix est incomparable sur scène.

Her voice is incomparable on stage.

Core concept

A standout that either has no equal or cannot be placed beside another item on a fair measuring scale.

Common phrases

  • beauté incomparable

    incomparable beauty

  • talent incomparable

    incomparable talent

  • valeur incomparable

    incomparable value

Similar words

unique: One of a kind, with nothing else exactly like it.
inégalable: So outstanding that nothing else can match it.

Definition in French

Décrit ce qui ne peut pas être comparé à autre chose, soit parce qu'il n'a pas d'égal, soit parce qu'il appartient à une catégorie différente.

Word origin

Incomparable is formed with French comparable and the negative prefix in-, continuing the Latin formation incomparabilis.

Usage tips

  • The final -able in incomparable has a full French 'abl' sound, unlike the reduced ending common in English pronunciation.

Opposites

Related words

  • incomparabilitéincomparabilitynoun
  • incomparablementincomparablyadverb

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