What does incommensurable mean?
Incommensurable means (mathematics, of two real numbers) having a ratio that is not expressible as a fraction of two integers..
Incommensurable
/ɪnkəˈmɛnʃ(ə)ɹəbəl/ · adjective
Meaning
(mathematics, of two real numbers) having a ratio that is not expressible as a fraction of two integers..
Definitions by Sense
- (mathematics, of two real numbers) having a ratio that is not expressible as a fraction of two integers.
- (mathematics, of two integers) having no common integer divisor except 1.
- Not able to be measured by the same standards as another term in the context.
- An incommensurable value or quantity; an irrational number.
Example Sentences
The side and diagonal of a square are incommensurable with each other; the diameter and circumference of a circle are incommensurable.
Unfortunately for Pythagoras, his theorem led at once to the discovery of incommensurables, which appeared to disprove his whole philosophy.
Synonyms for incommensurable
Antonyms for incommensurable
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Word Forms
- more incommensurable
- most incommensurable
- incommensurables
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for incommensurable?
Common synonyms include incomparable, uncomparable, incommensurate.
What is the opposite of incommensurable?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use incommensurable in a sentence?
The side and diagonal of a square are incommensurable with each other; the diameter and circumference of a circle are incommensurable.
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