What does "incommensurability" mean?

The state or characteristic of being incommensurable.

What is a synonym for "incommensurability"?

Common synonyms include: ambiguity, ambivalence, antinomy, asymmetry, camouflage, contrast.

How do you pronounce "incommensurability"?

Pronounced //ˌɪŋkəˌmɛnʃʊɹəˈbɪlɪti//.

Incommensurability

//ˌɪŋkəˌmɛnʃʊɹəˈbɪlɪti// noun

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Noun

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The state or characteristic of being incommensurable. uncountable
"[…] I therefore think, Sarah, that the incommensurability of the crime with the effect, completely warrants the supersaliency of this noctivagant delinquent."

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ambiguity ambivalence antinomy asymmetry camouflage contrast

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commensurability

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"[…] I therefore think, Sarah, that the incommensurability of the crime with the effect, completely warrants the supersaliency of this noctivagant delinquent."

Etymology

From incommensurable + -ity.

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