appreciable

ap·pre·cia·ble

adj
\ə-ˈprē-shə-bəl, -ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-bəl\

Definition of APPRECIABLE

: capable of being perceived or measured <no appreciable difference>

— ap·pre·cia·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of APPRECIABLE

1. <there doesn't seem to be any appreciable difference between this piece and that one>

First Known Use of APPRECIABLE

1818

Related to APPRECIABLE

Synonyms: perceptible, apprehensible, detectable, discernible (also discernable), distinguishable, palpable, sensible

Antonyms: impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible, undetectable

Related Words: audible, observable, tangible, visible; clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, noticeable, obvious, plain, ponderable, prominent, striking; apparent, distinct, identifiable, significant, straightforward

Near Antonyms: inaudible, intangible, invisible; inconspicuous, indistinct, unnoticeable, unobtrusive; faint, insignificant, slight, trivial; buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, obscure, shrouded, vague

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See Synonym Discussion at perceptible