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English
Etymology
From Middle French inestimable, from Latin inaestimābilis, from in (“un-”, “not”) + aestimābilis (“estimable”). Equivalent to in- + estimable.
Pronunciation
Adjective
inestimable (not comparable)
- Not able to be estimated; not able to be calculated, computed or comprehended, as because of great scale, degree or magnitude.
1776, United States Declaration of Independence:He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.
- The Voyager spacecraft explored the solar system and continued into the inestimable space beyond.
- Venerable, great.
1789, The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 15:On my arrival hither I found a letter from the inestimable Mr. Wythe, by which he informs me that in consequence of a late act of our general assembly he remains the sole judge of the high court of chancery.
Translations
Not able to be estimated; not able to be calculated, computed or comprehended
References
French
Etymology
From in- + estimer + -able.
Pronunciation
Adjective
inestimable (plural inestimables)
- priceless, invaluable; inestimable
Further reading
Spanish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /inestiˈmable/
- Rhymes: -able
- Syllabification: i‧nes‧ti‧ma‧ble
Adjective
inestimable m or f (masculine and feminine plural inestimables)
- priceless, invaluable
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