in-estimably

in·es·ti·ma·ble

[in-es-tuh-muh-buhl]
adjective
1.
incapable of being estimated or assessed.
2.
too large or great to be estimated or appreciated: The flood caused inestimable damage.
3.
of incalculable value; valuable beyond measure; priceless: jewels of inestimable worth.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin inaestimābilis. See in-3, estimable

in·es·ti·ma·bil·i·ty, in·es·ti·ma·ble·ness, noun
in·es·ti·ma·bly, adverb
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inestimable (ɪnˈɛstɪməbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  not able to be estimated; immeasurable
2.  of immeasurable value
 
inestima'bility
 
n
 
in'estimableness
 
n
 
in'estimably
 
adv

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