INESTIMABLE


Meaning of INESTIMABLE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ( ˌ )i- ' nes-t ə -m ə -b ə l

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin inaestimabilis, from in- + aestimabilis estimable

Date: 14th century

1 : incapable of being estimated or computed <storms caused inestimable damage>

2 : too valuable or excellent to be measured or appreciated <has performed an inestimable service for his country>

– in · es · ti · ma · bly \ -bl ē \ adverb

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