INVALUABLE


Meaning of INVALUABLE in English

ə̇n+ adjective

Etymology: in- (I) + value, v. + -able

1. : of an excellence or worth beyond measure : of incalculable value : priceless

fellow townsmen gave him a standing ovation for his invaluable services to the community

a flair for languages is invaluable to the career diplomat

his firsthand knowledge of the area was invaluable to the search party

2. archaic : of no value : worthless

flattered myself I might not be altogether invaluable to your ladyship — George Colman †1836

Synonyms: see costly

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.