invaluable

invaluable
invaluableness, n.invaluably, adv.
/in val"yooh euh beuhl/, adj.
beyond calculable or appraisable value; of inestimable worth; priceless: an invaluable art collection; her invaluable assistance.
[1570-80; IN-3 + VALUABLE, in obs. sense "capable of valuation"]
Syn. precious.
Ant. worthless.

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