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How does the adjective appreciable contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of appreciable are palpable, perceptible, ponderable, sensible, and tangible. While all these words mean "apprehensible as real or existent," appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable.

an appreciable increase in income

When is palpable a more appropriate choice than appreciable?

In some situations, the words palpable and appreciable are roughly equivalent. However, palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable.

the tension in the air was almost palpable

When could perceptible be used to replace appreciable?

While the synonyms perceptible and appreciable are close in meaning, perceptible applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent.

a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener

Where would ponderable be a reasonable alternative to appreciable?

The words ponderable and appreciable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance.

exerted a ponderable influence on world events

When can sensible be used instead of appreciable?

The synonyms sensible and appreciable are sometimes interchangeable, but sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind.

an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature

When might tangible be a better fit than appreciable?

Although the words tangible and appreciable have much in common, tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally.

no tangible evidence of UFOs

Examples of appreciable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Strings have sufficient separation, with good clarity amongst the higher strings and an appreciable body from the lower strings. PCMAG, 24 July 2024 But with no major corporations and no appreciable foreign investment, the Kansas economy is not exactly on fertile ground for the future. Scott Cohn, CNBC, 18 July 2024 Even with this relatively low-level of employment, there is appreciable daylight between the majority and concurring opinions as to which athletes might count as FLSA employees. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2024 This is a place where stars slingshot around apparently empty space at an appreciable fraction of the speed of light. Seth Fletcher, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2022 See all Example Sentences for appreciable 

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“Appreciable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciable. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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