value
UK: ˈvæljuː | US: ˈvæljuː
n. the worth, importance, or usefulness of something
n. a numerical amount or measurement
vt. to consider something important or beneficial
value = val<worth> + ue<suffix>
- val (from Latin valere, meaning "to be strong, be worth")
- ue (a suffix with no standalone meaning, often used to form nouns from Latin roots)
Etymology Origin:
The word "value" traces back to the Latin valere ("to be strong, be worth"), which also gave rise to words like "valiant" and "valid." In Old French, it evolved into valoir, meaning "to be worth," and later into value as a noun denoting worth or merit. The term entered Middle English in the 14th century, retaining its core idea of assessing importance or monetary worth. The suffix "-ue" is a vestige of Latin/French influence, often seen in words like "virtue" (now "virtue").
The value of this painting is estimated at over a million dollars.
She values honesty above all else in a friendship.
The company’s stock value has increased significantly this year.
This antique holds sentimental value for our family.
He added value to the project by introducing innovative ideas.