invaluable

adjective

in·valu·able (ˌ)in-ˈval-yə-bəl How to pronounce invaluable (audio)

-yə-wə-bəl,

-yü(-ə)-bəl

: valuable beyond estimation : priceless

providing invaluable assistance

invaluableness noun

invaluably

(ˌ)in-ˈval-yə-blē How to pronounce invaluable (audio)

-yə-wə-blē

-yü(-ə)-blē

adverb

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invaluable = valuable?

Many people find it confusing that the in- prefix at the beginning of invaluable apparently lacks the meaning "not" found in a number of other words, such as invalid, inarticulate, and insane. In fact, the prefix does indicate negation, but in a way that is not immediately obvious. The original (and current) meaning of invaluable is "valuable beyond estimation"; the word describes something so precious that one cannot assign a price to it. This, clearly, is the opposite of the meaning "having no value; valueless" that the word might seem to carry. Invaluable actually has been recorded in the sense "without value," but such use has been exceedingly rare and is practically nonexistent today.

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, though, Sally does not respond to lithium, which has been invaluable for many patients with manic-depressive illness …

Oliver Sacks, New York Review of Books, 25 Sept. 2008 … the scrolls provide an invaluable snapshot of at least one important strain in early Judaism—though they are by no means a complete record of Jewish belief at that time.

Jeremy Lott, Lingua Franca, February 2001 I stayed there only a month or so but it was an invaluable experience … : that month's residence provided the inspiration for a novel I wrote much later, Sophie's Choice.

William Styron, This Quiet Dust and Other Writings, (1953) 1982 Their help has been invaluable to us. the list of likely donors proved to be invaluable to our fund-raising efforts

Recent Examples on the Web This sort of workplace exposure is invaluable, said Angela O’Brien, a fall 2020 BrewTech student.

Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 This data, when combined with data on conservation outcomes, will be invaluable in understanding what schemes work best for biodiversity conservation.

Quartz, 15 Sep. 2022 His father said that connecting with Black male teachers in person has been invaluable, and Xavier has found a mentor in Allard, his coach.

Perry Stein, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The Oscar-winner says hearing firsthand what Loughren was able to accomplish on her own was invaluable.

Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Plus, if your organization is facing a specific challenge, like pivoting to a new business model or expanding operations in a new geography, prior experience is invaluable.

Aram Lulla, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Having the governor’s support was invaluable, said Shalom.

Kelan Lyons, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2022 With this disease, like many others, early detection is invaluable as a means of promoting early treatment.

Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 21 July 2022 Metcalf said Fog has been invaluable to cracking missing children cases and homicides.

Garance Burke, Jason Dearen, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	invaluable
释义	invaluable adjective in·valu·able (ˌ)in-ˈval-yə-bəl -yə-wə-bəl, -yü(-ə)-bəl : valuable beyond estimation : priceless providing invaluable assistance invaluableness noun invaluably (ˌ)in-ˈval-yə-blē -yə-wə-blē -yü(-ə)-blē adverb Did you know? invaluable = valuable? Many people find it confusing that the in- prefix at the beginning of invaluable apparently lacks the meaning "not" found in a number of other words, such as invalid, inarticulate, and insane. In fact, the prefix does indicate negation, but in a way that is not immediately obvious. The original (and current) meaning of invaluable is "valuable beyond estimation"; the word describes something so precious that one cannot assign a price to it. This, clearly, is the opposite of the meaning "having no value; valueless" that the word might seem to carry. Invaluable actually has been recorded in the sense "without value," but such use has been exceedingly rare and is practically nonexistent today. Synonyms inestimable priceless See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Unfortunately, though, Sally does not respond to lithium, which has been invaluable for many patients with manic-depressive illness … Oliver Sacks, New York Review of Books, 25 Sept. 2008 … the scrolls provide an invaluable snapshot of at least one important strain in early Judaism—though they are by no means a complete record of Jewish belief at that time. Jeremy Lott, Lingua Franca, February 2001 I stayed there only a month or so but it was an invaluable experience … : that month's residence provided the inspiration for a novel I wrote much later, Sophie's Choice. William Styron, This Quiet Dust and Other Writings, (1953) 1982 Their help has been invaluable to us. the list of likely donors proved to be invaluable to our fund-raising efforts Recent Examples on the Web This sort of workplace exposure is invaluable, said Angela O’Brien, a fall 2020 BrewTech student. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 This data, when combined with data on conservation outcomes, will be invaluable in understanding what schemes work best for biodiversity conservation. Quartz, 15 Sep. 2022 His father said that connecting with Black male teachers in person has been invaluable, and Xavier has found a mentor in Allard, his coach. Perry Stein, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The Oscar-winner says hearing firsthand what Loughren was able to accomplish on her own was invaluable. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Plus, if your organization is facing a specific challenge, like pivoting to a new business model or expanding operations in a new geography, prior experience is invaluable. Aram Lulla, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Having the governor’s support was invaluable, said Shalom. Kelan Lyons, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2022 With this disease, like many others, early detection is invaluable as a means of promoting early treatment. Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 21 July 2022 Metcalf said Fog has been invaluable to cracking missing children cases and homicides. Garance Burke, Jason Dearen, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology in- entry 1 + value, verb + -able First Known Use 1576, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition invaluable adjective in·valu·able in-ˈval-yə-wə-bəl : priceless … his advice and counsel will prove invaluable in dealing with such problems as might arise. Robert Lawson, Rabbit Hill invaluable adjective as in valuable having a value beyond any ability to appraise or adequately appreciate the list of likely donors proved to be invaluable to our fund-raising efforts Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance valuable priceless inestimable immeasurable incalculable precious costly expensive pricey dear premium pricy high superexpensive Antonyms & Near Antonyms worthless valueless nothing good-for-nothing no-good
随便看	on a suddenty on a tear on a tight budget on a trial basis on a whim on a wing and a prayer on a/the downswing on a/the knife-edge on about on account on account of on aggregate on air on all counts on all cylinders on all hands on all/several counts on an empty stomach on an equal footing on an even keel on and off on and on on another line on appeal on approval

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