valuable

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈvæljuəbl̩/ or /ˈvæljəbl̩/

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• Hyphenation: val‧u‧ab‧le, val‧uab‧le

Adjective

Positive valuable

Comparative more valuable

Superlative most valuable

1. If something is valuable it has great value. That is, it would cost a large amount of money.

   Gold is a very valuable metal.

   Your life is more valuable than any amount of money you could have.

Noun

Singular valuable

Plural valuables

1. (usually plural) An object that has great value.

   I keep my valuables in a safe deposit box at the bank.