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adjective in·es·ti·ma·ble \ (ˌ)i-ˈne-stə-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
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inestimably

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Examples of inestimable in a Sentence

  1. He has made inestimable contributions to our society.

  2. Einstein's inestimable contributions to science.

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Origin and Etymology of inestimable

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

inestimable Synonyms

Synonyms

invaluable, priceless;

Near Antonyms

good-for-nothing, no-good, nothing, valueless, worthless;

Related Words

immeasurable, incalculable;

costly, dear, expensive, high, precious, premium, pricey (also pricy), superexpensive, valuable;

INESTIMABLE Defined for English Language Learners

inestimable

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Definition of inestimable for English Language Learners

  • : too great, valuable, or excellent to be measured

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