Valuable
Example: This feature is valuable for improving system performance
Definition
"Valuable" describes something that possesses great worth or importance, often due to its usefulness, rarity, or significance. For example, in the phrase 'This feature is valuable for improving system performance,' it highlights the feature's important contribution to the system.
Etymology
The word "valuable" originates from the Latin word 'valere,' meaning 'to be strong or worthy.' It entered English through Old French 'valuable' in the late Middle Ages, carrying the sense of something having value or merit. Did you know that the root 'val-' also appears in words like 'valid' and 'value'?
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"Valuable" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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