Definition of valuable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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Valuable refers to something that is worth a great deal of money or has great importance, usefulness, or significance. It could pertain to physical items like precious stones, property, or artwork, or intangible …

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    Valuable, precious refer to that which has pecuniary or other value. Valuable applies to whatever has value, but esp. to what has considerable monetary value or special usefulness, rarity, etc.: a valuable …

  • Having considerable monetary or material value for use or exchange: a valuable diamond. 2. Of great importance, use, or service: valuable information; valuable advice. 3. Having admirable or esteemed …
  • VALUABLE definition: having considerable monetary worth; costing or bringing a high price. See examples of valuable used in a sentence.

    The original (and current) meaning of invaluable is "valuable beyond estimation"; the word describes something so precious that one cannot assign a price to it.

  • Having considerable monetary or material value for use or exchange: a valuable diamond. 2. Of great importance, use, or service: valuable information; valuable advice. 3. Having admirable or esteemed …
  • VALUABLE definition: having considerable monetary worth; costing or bringing a high price. See examples of valuable used in a sentence.

    The original (and current) meaning of invaluable is "valuable beyond estimation"; the word describes something so precious that one cannot assign a price to it.

    There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word valuable, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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