incomparable
UK: ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəb(ə)l | US: ɪnˈkɑːmp(ə)rəb(ə)l
adj. 1. So excellent or unique that it cannot be compared to anything else.
adj. 2. Beyond comparison; unmatched in quality or degree.
The word "incomparable" originates from Late Latin incomparabilis, combining the negative prefix in- (meaning "not") with comparabilis ("comparable"). The root compare derives from Latin comparare ("to pair, match"), from com- (together) + par (equal). Over time, incomparable evolved in Middle English to describe something so exceptional that no equal exists. The morpheme -able reinforces the adjectival form, indicating capability or quality.
Her singing voice is incomparable to any other artist in the industry.
The view from the mountaintop was incomparable in its beauty.
His dedication to the project was incomparable, making him the team’s most valuable member.
The two works of art are so different that they are incomparable.
The chef’s signature dish remains incomparable, despite many attempts to replicate it.