inestimable
Americanadjective
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incapable of being estimated or assessed.
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too large or great to be estimated or appreciated.
The flood caused inestimable damage.
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of incalculable value; valuable beyond measure; priceless.
jewels of inestimable worth.
adjective
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not able to be estimated; immeasurable
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of immeasurable value
Other Word Forms
- inestimability noun
- inestimableness noun
- inestimably adverb
Etymology
Origin of inestimable
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Latin word inaestimābilis. See in- 3, estimable
Example Sentences
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“I have given the country back a treasure of inestimable worth, and instead of being thankful, they throw me in jail. It’s the height of ingratitude.”
From Literature
He added that he praised those who "guard the inestimable historical and artistic value of the Colosseum with dedication, care and sacrifice".
From BBC
The body is similarly inestimable, and Callaway said there’s a never-ending quest to figure out all the variables trainers can control.
From Washington Post
These cumulative burdens had consumed an inestimable amount of time and energy.
From New York Times
In these and other moments, “The Batman” seems on the verge of critiquing its hero and the compromises of his own inestimable privilege, to expose some of this Bat’s figurative blind spots.
From Los Angeles Times
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