Invaluable Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈvæljəbəl/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Adjective

Definition

Extremely valuable or useful; unmatched in quality or importance.

Etymology

Invaluable originates from the Latin phrase “in-vale-re” meaning “to remain” and “valem” meaning “worth”, combining to convey the idea of “remaining valuable”.

Usage Notes

Invaluable is often used to describe something that is highly prized, cherished, or hard to find.

Cultural References

Invaluable appears in the phrase “priceless” to convey something of immense value.

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

• “Priceless”
• “Invaluable experience”

Related Words or Phrases

• Precious
• Valuable
• Unparalleled

Collocations

• “Invaluable asset”
• “Invaluable resource”

Frequency of Use

Invaluable is a frequently used word in modern language, particularly in informal conversation and writing.

Common Misspellings

• “Invaluabel”
• “Invalubal”