inestimable

in·es·ti·ma·ble

adj \(ˌ)i-ˈnes-tə-mə-bəl\

Definition of INESTIMABLE

1

: incapable of being estimated or computed <storms caused inestimable damage>

2

: too valuable or excellent to be measured or appreciated <has performed an inestimable service for his country>

— in·es·ti·ma·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of INESTIMABLE

1. He has made inestimable contributions to our society.
2. <Einstein's inestimable contributions to science.>

Origin of INESTIMABLE

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin inaestimabilis, from in- + aestimabilis estimable

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to INESTIMABLE

Synonyms: priceless, invaluable

Related Words: immeasurable, incalculable; costly, dear, expensive, high, precious, premium, pricey (also pricy), superexpensive, valuable

Near Antonyms: good-for-nothing, no-good, nothing, valueless, worthless

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