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- [uh-pree-shee-uh-buh l, -shuh-buh l]
- /əˈpri ʃi ə bəl, -ʃə bəl/
- /əˈpriː.ʃə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pree-shee-uh-buh l, -shuh-buh l]
- /əˈpri ʃi ə bəl, -ʃə bəl/
Definitions of appreciable word
- adjective appreciable An appreciable amount or effect is large enough to be important or clearly noticed. 3
- adjective appreciable sufficient to be easily seen, measured, or noticed 3
- adjective appreciable enough to be perceived or estimated; noticeable; measurable 3
- adjective appreciable sufficient to be readily perceived or estimated; considerable: There is an appreciable difference between socialism and communism. 1
- noun appreciable Large or important enough to be noticed. 1
- adjective appreciable significant, noticeable 1
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Origin of appreciable
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; appreci(ate) + -able
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Parts of speech for Appreciable
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appreciable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for appreciable
adj appreciable
- observable — Able to be noticed or perceived; discernible.
- discernible — capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
- noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- perceptible — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
adjective appreciable
- considerable — Considerable means great in amount or degree.
- palpable — readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.
Antonyms for appreciable
adj appreciable
- imperceptible — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
- unrecognizable — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- indistinct — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
- invisible — not visible; not perceptible by the eye: invisible fluid.
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
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