Definitions
- Describing something that has no value or worth. - Referring to an object or item that is not useful or beneficial. - Talking about something that is not considered important or significant.
- Describing something that is extremely valuable or precious. - Referring to an object or item that is of great importance or usefulness. - Talking about something that is considered priceless or irreplaceable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the value of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe objects or items.
- 3Both words are adjectives.
- 4Both words have a negative prefix (non- and in-) added to the root word (valuable).
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Nonvaluable means having no value, while invaluable means having immense value.
- 2Usage: Nonvaluable is used to describe something that is worthless or insignificant, while invaluable is used to describe something that is priceless or irreplaceable.
- 3Connotation: Nonvaluable has a negative connotation, while invaluable has a positive connotation.
- 4Prefix: Non- is a negative prefix, while in- is a positive prefix.
- 5Frequency: Nonvaluable is less commonly used than invaluable.
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Remember this!
Nonvaluable and invaluable are antonyms that describe the value of something. While nonvaluable means having no value or worth, invaluable means having immense value or being priceless. The two words have opposite meanings and connotations, with nonvaluable having a negative connotation and invaluable having a positive one.
