Definition of appreciable
:capable of being perceived or measured
- no appreciable difference
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Examples of appreciable in a Sentence
there doesn't seem to be any appreciable difference between this piece and that one
Recent Examples of appreciable from the Web
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Previous upheavals — such as the Thirty Years War of 1618-1648, which wiped out about a fifth of the population of Germany — did not produce appreciable drops in inequality.
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Previous upheavals — such as the Thirty Years War of 1618-1648, which wiped out about a fifth of the population of Germany — did not produce appreciable drops in inequality.
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For children, who had no copay, there was no appreciable change.
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Investors are beginning to worry that with sky-high valuations, central bank tightening, and no appreciable progress on Trump's economic agenda, a major correction lurks.
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There is no evidence whatsoever that voter fraud occurs on any appreciable scale.
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Subjects who were not obese experienced no appreciable change.
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To miss on both would leave the Heat unimproved to any appreciable degree — essentially standing pat as the rest of the NBA percolates with activity.
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Even in countries where right-wing populist parties have attracted appreciable support, the relationship between populist sentiment and actual support is remarkably hit or miss.
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Did You Know?
Appreciable, like the verb "appreciate," comes from the Late Latin verb appretiare ("to appraise" or "to put a price on"). It is one of several English adjectives that can be applied to something that can be detected, felt, or measured. Specifically, "appreciable" applies to what is highly noticeable or definitely measurable, whereas "perceptible," which is often paired with "barely" or "scarcely," applies to what can be discerned to a minimal extent. "Sensible" refers to something that is clearly perceived; a sensible difference in someone's expression is easily detected. "Palpable" applies to something that, if it doesn't have actual physical substance, is nevertheless quite noticeable via the senses ("a palpable chill in the air"). "Tangible" is used for something capable of being handled or grasped, either physically or mentally ("tangible evidence").
First Known Use of appreciable
1783
appreciable Synonyms
Synonyms
perceptible, apprehensible, detectable, discernible (also discernable), distinguishable, palpable, sensibleAntonyms
impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible, undetectableRelated Words
audible, observable, tangible, visible; clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, noticeable, obvious, plain, ponderable, prominent, striking; apparent, distinct, identifiable, significant, straightforwardNear Antonyms
inaudible, intangible, invisible; inconspicuous, indistinct, unnoticeable, unobtrusive; faint, insignificant, slight, trivial; buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, obscure, shrouded, vagueSynonym Discussion of appreciable
perceptible, sensible, palpable, tangible, appreciable, ponderable mean apprehensible as real or existent. perceptible applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent.
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- a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener
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- an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature
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- the tension in the air was almost palpable
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- no tangible evidence of UFOs
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- an appreciable increase in income
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- exerted a ponderable influence on world events
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