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   estimable

   /ˈɛstɪməbl/

   adjective

   • 1. worthy of great respect: "she was shown into that estimable woman's presence"

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘able to be estimated or appraised’; earlier in inestimable): via Old French from Latin aestimabilis, from aestimare ‘to estimate’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. estimably adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishESTIMABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ESTIMABLE definition: 1. of a person or their behaviour, considered to be very good or deserving praise: 2. of a person…. Learn more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishESTIMABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   estimable in American English. (ˈestəməbəl) adjective. 1. worthy of esteem; deserving respect or admiration. 2. capable of being estimated. SYNONYMS 1. reputable, respectable, admirable, laudable, meritorious, excellent, good. ANTONYMS 1. contemptible.

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   The meaning of ESTIMABLE is capable of being estimated. How to use estimable in a sentence.

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   Something or someone estimable is worthy of respect and admiration. Many U.S. presidents might be described as estimable, though it depends on who you ask. This is a word for people who deserve respect. A hardworking scholar who has written several books might be estimable.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryESTIMABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ESTIMABLE meaning: 1. of a person or their behaviour, considered to be very good or deserving praise: 2. of a person…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishestimable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of estimable adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define estimable. estimable synonyms, estimable pronunciation, estimable translation, English dictionary definition of estimable. adj. 1. Possible to estimate: estimable assets; an estimable distance.

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   What does the word estimable mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word estimable, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.

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    A complete guide to the word "ESTIMABLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    estimable / ˈ ɛstəməbəl/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of ESTIMABLE. [more estimable; most estimable] formal. : deserving respect : admirable. She has written an estimable novel. We owe thanks to our estimable colleague. ESTIMABLE meaning: deserving respect admirable.