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Pronunciation : Val"u*a*ble
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : 1. Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo.

2. Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable friend; a valuable companion. Valuable consideration (Law), an equivalent or compensation having value given for a thing purchased, as money, marriage, services, etc. Blackstone. Bouvier.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Val"u*a*ble
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a small thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used mostly in the plural. The food and valuables they offer to the gods. Tylor.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913