incomparability
[/ɪnˌkɒmpərəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: incomparabilities
incomparabilidade
1. the quality or state of being incomparable; inability to be compared or matched
The incomparability of her talent made her stand out among all other musicians.
A incomparabilidade de seu talento a destacava entre todos os outros músicos.
2. the state of being so superior that comparison is impossible or meaningless
The incomparability of ancient Greek philosophy lies in its foundational influence on Western thought.
A incomparabilidade da filosofia grega antiga reside em sua influência fundamental no pensamento ocidental.
3. lack of comparability; the property of items that cannot be meaningfully compared
The incomparability of apples and oranges is a common metaphor for different categories.
A incomparabilidade de maçãs e laranjas é uma metáfora comum para categorias diferentes.
The term is primarily used in formal, academic, and philosophical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese. It reflects a higher level of discourse and is common in literary criticism, philosophy, and scholarly writing to express superiority or the impossibility of meaningful comparison.
Related Idioms & Phrases
apples and oranges (referring to incomparability)
beyond compare (expressing incomparability)
in a league of its own (expressing incomparability)
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