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valuables

/ˈvæl.ju.ə.bəlz/
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Adverb:valuably
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Plural:valuables
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Adjective:valuable
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valuables Lexical Profile

valuables Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Personal possessions of considerable monetary worth or personal importance, especially small portable items such as jewelry, cash, or important documents.

Example

"Guests are advised to lock their passports and other valuables in the hotel room safe before heading to the beach."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively in the plural form as a noun to denote precious personal possessions; the singular 'valuable' functions primarily as an adjective.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'valuable', which entered English in the late 16th century from Old French 'value' (ultimately from Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be of worth').

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