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invaluable definition

in·valu·able (in val′yo̵̅o̅ ə bəl)

adjective

extremely valuable; having value too great to measure; priceless

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invaluable Synonyms

invaluable

modif.

priceless, valuable, precious; see valuable 1. See syn. study at expensive.


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invaluable Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • find: Hopefully in time you will find the service invaluable.

Modifies a noun

  • insight: In her talk Ros gives an invaluable insight into her world of autism.

Modifying Another Word

  • absolutely: If you have a resource like this at your disposal it is absolutely invaluable.

Used with adjective complement

  • prove: These prove invaluable for the " spares " supplies.

Preposition: in

  • fight: But it's their cytotoxic and immune-boosting potential, as shown in studies, that makes these extracts invaluable in the fight against cancer.

Preposition: for

  • anyone: Such information is invaluable for anyone studying wills, inventories, accounts, letters and journals, surveys and maps.
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