invaluable
pronunciation
How to pronounce invaluable in British English:
UK [ɪnˈvæljuəbl]
How to pronounce invaluable in American English:
US [ɪnˈvæljuəbl]
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- Adjective:
- having incalculable monetary worth
Word Origin
- invaluable (adj.)
- 1570s, "above value," from in- (1) "not" + value (v.) "estimate the worth of" + -able. It also has been used in a sense "without value, worthless" (1630s).
Synonym
Example
- 1. Stroking is invaluable in this situation as well .
- 2. This is admirable , of course , and his wisdom and experience are invaluable .
- 3. As a simple system for content management , blogs are invaluable .
- 4. The invaluable asset of fiscal sovereignty guarantees that their public debt is completely risk-free in nominal terms .
- 5. A good reputation is invaluable .