"non-computable" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From non- + computable. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non-|computable}} non- + computable Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} non-computable (not comparable)
  1. (computing theory, mathematics) Not computable. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Mathematics, Theory of computing Synonyms: uncomputable
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