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Definitions for: Estimable
[adj] may be computed or estimated; "a calculable risk"; "computable odds"; "estimable assets"
[adj] deserving of respect or high regard
[adj] deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
Webster (1913) Definition: Es"ti*ma*ble, a. [F. estimable, or L. aestimabilis.
See Esteem.]
1. Capable of being estimated or valued; as, estimable
damage. --Paley. .
2. Valuable; worth a great price. [R.]
A pound of man's flesh, taken from a man, Is not so
estimable, profitable neither, As flesh of muttons,
beefs, or goats. --Shak.
3. Worth of esteem or respect; deserving our good opinion or
regard.
A lady said of her two companions, that one was more
amiable, the other more estimable. --Sir W.
Temple.
Es"ti*ma*ble, n.
A thing worthy of regard. [R.]
One of the peculiar estimables of her country. --Sir T.
Browne.
Synonyms: admirable, calculable, computable, good, honorable, reputable, respectable
Antonyms: contemptible
See Also: worthy
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