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Meaning of appreciable
The primary meaning of the word "appreciable" is describing something that is noticeable or significant enough to be perceived or measured.
Etymology of appreciable
The word "appreciable" has its roots in the Latin words "appreciare", meaning to appreciate, and "appreciatus", the past participle of "appreciare", which is derived from "apricare", meaning to set a price on.
Historically, the word "appreciable" has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things that can be perceived or measured, and has evolved to encompass a range of related meanings.
Synonyms
noticeable
significant
substantial
considerable
perceptible
discernible
palpable
tangible
evident
obvious
clear
marked
pronounced
distinct
appreciative
measurable
detectable
visible
observable
recognizable
identifiable
sensible
material
consequential
important
sizable
considerable
momentous
impactful
influential
effective
substantial
extensive
remarkable
Definitions
- The word "appreciable" is defined by Oxford Languages as able to be noticed or measured, and is also used to describe something that is considerable or substantial in amount or degree.
- * It can also be used to describe a feeling of gratitude or admiration, although this sense is less common in modern usage.
Usage Examples
- The new employee made an appreciable difference in the team's productivity.
- * The company's profits showed an appreciable increase after the marketing campaign.
- * The hikers noticed an appreciable change in the weather as they climbed higher.
Antonyms
imperceptible
insignificant
negligible
slight
minor
trivial
inconsequential
unnoticeable
unmeasurable
invisible
intangible
immeasurable
inappreciable
unimportant
inconspicuous
obscure
unclear
vague
faint
slight
minimal