Invaluable
As an Adjective
- Extremely valuable or priceless; so valuable that its worth cannot be measured.
- Something considered to have great importance, usefulness, or worth, often in a non-monetary sense.
Word History
The word invaluable comes from the prefix in- meaning “not,” and valuable, referring to something that has worth. Historically, it was used to describe things that could not be measured by traditional means of value, often emphasizing their unique or irreplaceable nature.
Examples
- Her advice has been invaluable in helping me make this decision.
- The artist’s work is considered invaluable to the history of modern art.
- The old manuscript proved invaluable to the researchers.
Synonyms
Priceless, irreplaceable, essential, crucial, indispensable
Related Words
Value, importance, worth, significance
Antonyms
Worthless, dispensable, trivial, insignificant
