First Known Use: 1802
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inappreciable
adjective in·ap·pre·cia·ble \ˌi-nə-ˈprē-shə-bəl, -ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-bəl\
Definition of INAPPRECIABLE
: too small to be perceived <an inappreciable amount>
— in·ap·pre·cia·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Origin of INAPPRECIABLE
probably from French inappréciable, from Middle French inappreciable, from in- + appreciable
Related to INAPPRECIABLE
- Synonyms
- impalpable, imperceptible, indistinguishable, insensible
- Antonyms
- appreciable, discernible (also discernable), palpable, perceptible, ponderable, sensible
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