First Known Use: 14th century
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inestimable
adjective in·es·ti·ma·ble \(ˌ)i-ˈnes-tə-mə-bəl\
: too great, valuable, or excellent to be measured
Full 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
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Origin of INESTIMABLE
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin inaestimabilis, from in- + aestimabilis estimable
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- priceless, invaluable
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