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- [in-es-tuh-muh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛs tə mə bəl/
- /ɪˈnes.tɪ.mə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-es-tuh-muh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛs tə mə bəl/
Definitions of inestimable word
- adjective inestimable incapable of being estimated or assessed. 1
- adjective inestimable too large or great to be estimated or appreciated: The flood caused inestimable damage. 1
- adjective inestimable of incalculable value; valuable beyond measure; priceless: jewels of inestimable worth. 1
- noun inestimable Too great to calculate. 1
- adjective inestimable impossible to estimate or calculate 1
- adjective inestimable size, value: too great to be estimated 1
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Origin of inestimable
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Latin word inaestimābilis. See in-3, estimable
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Parts of speech for Inestimable
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inestimable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inestimable
adj inestimable
- invaluable — beyond calculable or appraisable value; of inestimable worth; priceless: an invaluable art collection; her invaluable assistance.
- precious — of high price or great value; very valuable or costly: precious metals.
- valuable — having considerable monetary worth; costing or bringing a high price: a valuable painting; a valuable crop.
adjective inestimable
- incalculable — very numerous or great.
- immeasurable — incapable of being measured; limitless: the immeasurable vastness of the universe.
- great — unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions: A great fire destroyed nearly half the city.
- fathomless — impossible to measure the depth of; bottomless.
- enormous — very big
Antonyms for inestimable
adjective inestimable
- measurable — capable of being measured.
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