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invaluable

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

Related forms:
in⋅val⋅u⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
in⋅val⋅u⋅a⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
precious.

Antonyms:
worthless.
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in·val·u·a·ble   (ĭn-vāl'yōō-ə-bəl)   
adj.  Of inestimable value; priceless: invaluable paintings; invaluable help.
in·val'u·a·ble·ness n., in·val'u·a·bly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

invaluable 
1576, from in- "not" + value "estimate the worth of" + -able.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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