in-valuable

in·val·u·a·ble

[in-val-yoo-uh-buhl]
adjective
beyond calculable or appraisable value; of inestimable worth; priceless: an invaluable art collection; her invaluable assistance.

Origin:
1570–80; in-3 + valuable, in obsolete sense “capable of valuation”

in·val·u·a·ble·ness, noun
in·val·u·a·bly, adverb


precious.


worthless.
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invaluable (ɪnˈvæljʊəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
having great value that is impossible to calculate; priceless
 
in'valuableness
 
n
 
in'valuably
 
adv

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In-valuable is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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invaluable
1570s, from in- "not" + value "estimate the worth of" + -able.
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