Valuable

Pronunciation: /ˈvæljuəbl/

Definitions of valuable

adjective describing a noun as having great worth or importance

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother gave me a valuable necklace for my birthday.

A2 It is important to protect valuable information from being leaked.

B1 The antique vase was a valuable addition to the museum's collection.

B2 Investing in real estate can be a valuable way to build wealth over time.

C1 Her expertise in marketing proved to be extremely valuable to the company.

C2 The scientist's research on climate change is considered highly valuable in the scientific community.

Examples of valuable in a Sentence

formal The antique jewelry collection is extremely valuable and must be kept in a secure location.

informal My grandmother's old recipe book is really valuable to me because it has all her secret recipes.

slang That limited edition sneaker is so valuable, it's worth a small fortune.

figurative Time is the most valuable thing we possess, so we should use it wisely.

Grammatical Forms of valuable

• past tense: valued
• plural: valuables
• comparative: more valuable
• superlative: most valuable
• present tense: value
• future tense: will value
• perfect tense: have valued
• continuous tense: is valuing
• singular: valuable
• positive degree: valuable
• infinitive: to value
• gerund: valuing
• participle: valued

Origin and Evolution of valuable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'valuable' originated from the Latin word 'valere' which means 'to be strong or to be worth'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something of great worth or importance, the meaning of 'valuable' has evolved to also include things that are highly useful or precious.