Invaluable: meaning, definitions and examples

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invaluable

[ ɪnˈvæljʊəbl ]

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priceless possession

Extremely valuable; too valuable to measure; priceless.

Synonyms

inestimable, inexhaustible, precious, priceless

Examples of usage

Her advice has been invaluable to me during this difficult time.
The support of my friends has been invaluable in helping me through this challenge.

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extremely useful

Extremely useful; indispensable; essential.

Synonyms

crucial, essential, indispensable, vital

Examples of usage

His experience and knowledge are invaluable assets to the team.
The training provided by the company is invaluable for new employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "invaluable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inestimável

🇮🇳 अमूल्य

🇩🇪 unbezahlbar

🇮🇩 tak ternilai

🇺🇦 неоціненний

🇵🇱 bezcenny

🇯🇵 計り知れない

🇫🇷 inestimable

🇪🇸 invaluable

🇹🇷 paha biçilemez

🇰🇷 귀중한

🇸🇦 لا يقدر بثمن

🇨🇿 neocenitelný

🇸🇰 neoceniteľný

🇨🇳 无价的

🇸🇮 neprecenljiv

🇮🇸 ómetanlegur

🇰🇿 бағасы жоқ

🇬🇪 ფასდაუდებელი

🇦🇿 dəyərsiz

🇲🇽 invaluable

Word origin

The word 'invaluable' originated in the late 16th century from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'valuable'. It is used to describe something that is extremely valuable or useful, to the point where its true worth cannot be measured. Over time, the word has come to represent something of immense importance and worth.