valuable

English

Etymology

value + -able

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvæljuəbl̩/, /ˈvæljəbl̩/
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  • Hyphenation: val‧u‧ab‧le

Adjective

valuable (comparative more valuable, superlative most valuable)

  1. Having a great value.
    valuable gemstones
  2. Estimable; deserving esteem.
    a valuable friend; a valuable companion

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Noun

valuable (plural valuables)

  1. a personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value; usually used in plural form.

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