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appreciable
adjective ap·pre·cia·ble \ə-ˈprē-shə-bəl, -ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-bəl\
: large enough to be noticed or measured
Full Definition of APPRECIABLE
: capable of being perceived or measured <no appreciable difference>
— ap·pre·cia·bly \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of APPRECIABLE
1818
Related to APPRECIABLE
- Synonyms
- perceptible, apprehensible, detectable, discernible (also discernable), distinguishable, palpable, sensible
Synonym Discussion of APPRECIABLE
perceptible, sensible, palpable, tangible, appreciable, ponderable mean apprehensible as real or existent. perceptible applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent <a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener>. sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind <an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature>. palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable <the tension in the air was almost palpable>. tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally <no tangible evidence of UFOs>. appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable <an appreciable increase in income>. ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance <exerted a ponderable influence on world events>.
APPRECIABLY Defined for Kids
appreciable
adjective ap·pre·cia·ble \ə-ˈprē-shə-bəl\
Definition of APPRECIABLE for Kids
: large enough to be noticed or measured <an appreciable change>
— ap·pre·cia·bly \-blē\ adverb
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