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invaluably

/ɪnˈvæl.ju.ə.bli/
in · val · u · a · bly
Adjective:invaluable
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• adverb

1

In an invaluable manner; to an extent that is extremely useful, indispensable, or beyond estimation of worth.

Example

"The archival records contributed invaluably to the historian's understanding of nineteenth-century trade routes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because the prefix 'in-' typically indicates negation, learners sometimes confuse 'invaluably' with 'worthlessly'; however, it actually means 'beyond all estimation of value' and therefore extremely useful or precious.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'invaluable' (attested from the late 16th century, combining the Latin negative prefix 'in-' with 'valuable', meaning 'incapable of being valued or priced') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Invaluably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/invaluably
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