low-value — having little worth, importance, or significance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having little worth, importance, or significance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈloʊ ˈvæljuː/
Example Sentences
- My boss keeps assigning me low-value tasks like organizing his sock drawer.
- The store offers free shipping only for high-value purchases, not low-value items.
- She realized that watching TV all day was a low-value use of her precious weekend.
low-value
ADJECTIVE[/ˈloʊ ˈvæljuː/]
having little worth, importance, or significance
having little worth, importance, or significance
Low-value fakes fade before gems of true blue!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Low-value is a compound adjective combining two etymologically distinct elements. 'Low' derives from Old Norse 'lágr', meaning situated at a small height or distance from the ground. 'Value' originates from Latin 'valere', meaning to be strong or worthy, which evolved to denote monetary or intrinsic worth. The compound emerged in English to describe something of limited monetary or practical worth.
Breakdown
low (Old Norse 'lágr': of small height or degree) + value (Latin 'valere': to be strong, worthy, or of worth). Together they form a compound adjective indicating something possessing little monetary or practical significance.
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📝Examples
“My boss keeps assigning me low-value tasks like organizing his sock drawer.”
“The store offers free shipping only for high-value purchases, not low-value items.”
“She realized that watching TV all day was a low-value use of her precious weekend.”
“The company's low-value rewards program offers a free pen after spending $1000.”
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