immeasurable quality
[ɪˈmeʒərəbəl ˈkwɑːləti]
noun phrasepl: immeasurable qualities
qualidade incomensurável
1. A characteristic, feature, or attribute that cannot be quantified, measured, or expressed in numerical terms; an intangible excellence or virtue
The immeasurable quality of her compassion touched everyone who knew her.
A qualidade incomensurável de sua compaixão tocou todos que a conheciam.
2. Something of great but undefined value or worth that transcends material or objective assessment
The immeasurable quality of true friendship cannot be valued in currency.
A qualidade incomensurável da verdadeira amizade não pode ser avaliada em dinheiro.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when discussing abstract virtues, emotional values, and intangible human qualities. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in literary and philosophical discourse, while in the USA it appears regularly in inspirational and marketing language. The concept emphasizes the limitation of purely quantitative assessment in appreciating human worth and emotional/spiritual values.
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