estimable
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/ˈɛstɪməbl/
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/ˈestɪməbl/
worthy of value
Etymology
'estimable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aestimabilis', where 'aestimare' meant 'to value' or 'to estimate'.
'estimable' passed into Old French as 'estimable' and then into Middle English as 'estimable', eventually becoming the modern English word 'estimable'.
Initially, it meant 'able to be valued or appraised', but over time it developed the additional sense 'worthy of respect' and 'admirable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
worthy of esteem or respect; admirable.
She is an estimable leader who has earned the team's respect.
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Adjective 2
capable of being estimated or assessed; able to be measured or approximated.
The project's costs are estimable within a reasonable margin.
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Last updated: 2025/12/25 02:34