Incommensurability(n.) The quality or state of being incommensurable.
Incommensurable(a.) Not commensurable; having no common measure or standard of comparison; as, quantities are incommensurable when no third quantity can be found that is an aliquot part of both; the side and diagonal of a square are incommensurable with each other; the diameter and circumference of a circle are incommensurable.
Incommensurable(n.) One of two or more quantities which have no common measure.
Incommensurate(a.) Not commensurate; not admitting of a common measure; incommensurable.
Incommensurate(a.) Not of equal of sufficient measure or extent; not adequate; as, our means are incommensurate to our wants.
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