invaluable — extremely useful or valuable; priceless
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely useful or valuable; priceless
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvæljuəbl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking tips are invaluable - they turn disasters into delicious meals!
- The mentor's guidance proved invaluable during the difficult project.
- His ability to stay calm in chaos is invaluable - he's like a human tranquilizer!
invaluable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈvæljuəbl/]
extremely useful or valuable; priceless
The nurse's quick response proved invaluable in saving the patient's life.
The mentor's experience became invaluable for young students. (VALUE + PRICELESS = INVALUABLE → invaluable means something so valuable it feels priceless)
The invaluable lesson became valuable and unforgettable.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') combined with 'valuable' (from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be worth'). The word emerged in English to describe something so valuable that its worth cannot be calculated or diminished.
Breakdown
in- (not) + valuable (able to be valued, from Latin valere meaning to be worth) = invaluable (too valuable to be valued; priceless)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking tips are invaluable - they turn disasters into delicious meals!”
“The mentor's guidance proved invaluable during the difficult project.”
“His ability to stay calm in chaos is invaluable - he's like a human tranquilizer!”
“The dictionary became an invaluable tool for learning English.”
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