Valuable: meaning, definitions and examples

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valuable

 

[ หˆvรฆljuษ™bl ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in a business context

Having great worth, importance, or significance, especially in terms of money or assets.

Synonyms

invaluable, precious, priceless

Examples of usage

  • The antique jewelry was very valuable and fetched a high price at auction.
  • Investing in real estate can be a valuable way to secure your financial future.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a personal context

Held in high esteem or regard; esteemed.

Synonyms

cherished, esteemed, prized

Examples of usage

  • Her friendship was valuable to me, and I cherished every moment we spent together.
  • The advice he gave me was valuable, and I appreciated his insights.
Context #3 | Noun

general usage

Something that is worth a great deal, especially in terms of money.

Synonyms

asset, commodity, treasure

Examples of usage

  • The painting turned out to be a valuable from the 17th century and was worth millions.
  • The data collected by the research team is a valuable for future studies.

Translations

Translations of the word "valuable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น valioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฒเฅเคฏเคตเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wertvoll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berharga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ั–ะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wartoล›ciowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒด้‡ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉcieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸerli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€์ค‘ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŽูŠูู‘ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cennรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cennรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰ไปทๅ€ผ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vreden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verรฐmรฆtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒกแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yษ™rli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valioso

Etymology

The word 'valuable' originated from the late Middle English word 'valuable' meaning 'worth a great deal of money'. It is derived from the Old French word 'valuable' and the Latin word 'valere' meaning 'be worth'. The concept of value has always been fundamental to human society, with valuable objects playing a significant role in trade, economics, and personal relationships.

See also: devaluation, devalue, evaluable, invaluable, overvaluation, overvalue, overvalued, revaluation, undervaluation, undervalue, undervalued, unvaluable, unvalued, valuables, valuation, valuator, valued, valueless, values, valuing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,493, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.