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valuable

/ˈvæljuəbl̩/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Worth great value; precious.

    - "The diamond is a valuable gem."
    - "Gold is a valuable metal."
  • adjective

    Having worth, importance, or usefulness.

    - "A valuable employee contributes significantly to the company."
    - "Experience is a valuable asset in one's career."
  • adjective

    Capable of being bought or sold.

    - "Stocks and bonds are valuable commodities."
    - "Real estate is a valuable investment."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈvæljuəbl̩/



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Antonyms

worthless
Synonyms

worthly , worthy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with valuable
available , delible , enlivable , enviable , frailable , incarcerable , invincible , perceptible , reprobable , stable , tablable , untangible
Variants
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valuable , valuableness , valuablenesses , valuably , valuables , valuable consideration , valuable considerations , most valuable player
Forms
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valuably, valuableness, valuables, valuablenesses, valuably, more valuable, most valuable


Etymology
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From Middle English valuable, from Old French valable, from valer ‘be worth', from vale ‘worth'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'valuable' comes from the Old French word 'valable', which means 'worth' or 'capable'.

  2. Valuable is an adjective that can mean 'having worth or value' or 'capable of being bought or sold'.

  3. Valuable is often used to describe objects, experiences, or people that are rare, precious, or significant.

  4. The value of an object or experience can be subjective and depends on various factors such as rarity, usefulness, and personal significance.


Related Concepts
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  1. Precious: Refers to something that is rare and valuable, often used to describe valuable objects such as jewels, metals, and gemstones.

  2. Worth: Refers to the value or importance of something, often used in the context of valuable objects, experiences, or people.

  3. Investment: Refers to the act of committing resources, usually money, to acquire an asset or set of assets with the expectation of obtaining an eventual financial return.


Culture
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Valuable has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe objects, people, and experiences that hold significance or worth. In art, valuable objects such as paintings, sculptures, and jewelry have been created and preserved for centuries. In literature, valuable themes such as love, friendship, and knowledge have been explored in various works. In music, valuable compositions have been composed and performed throughout history.

How to Memorize "valuable"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize valuable, imagine objects or experiences that hold significant worth or value. For example, visualize a diamond, a pile of gold coins, or a beautiful work of art.

  2. associate

    - To associate valuable with words or concepts that evoke a sense of worth or importance. For example, associate valuable with words like precious, rare, and significant.

  3. mnemonics

    - To use mnemonic devices to help remember the meaning and spelling of valuable. For example, remember that valuable starts with the letter 'V', which looks like a diamond, a valuable gem.


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