valuable
valuable Lexical Profile
valuable Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Worth a great deal of money; having considerable monetary or material worth.
"The museum installed a state-of-the-art security system to protect its valuable collection of Renaissance paintings."
Extremely useful, beneficial, or important.
"Working as an intern at the clinic gave her valuable experience in patient care."
• noun
A small personal item of considerable monetary worth, such as jewelry or electronics (usually used in the plural).
"Hotel guests are advised to lock their passports and other valuables in the room safe."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'valuable' with 'invaluable'; while the prefix 'in-' often negates a word, 'invaluable' means precious beyond estimation (priceless), rather than lacking value.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late Middle English, formed from the noun 'value' (from Old French 'valoir', meaning 'to be worth', ultimately from Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong or worthy') plus the suffix '-able'.