Value
|val-ue|
B1
/ˈvæl.juː/
(value)
without worth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Value' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'valere,' where 'val-' meant 'to be strong or worth.'
Historical Evolution
'Valere' transformed into the Old French word 'valoir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'value' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be strong or worth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'worth or importance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
The value of education cannot be overstated.
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Verb 1
estimate the monetary worth of something.
The appraiser valued the painting at $1 million.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45