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appreciable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of appreciable

able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
  • There doesn't seem to be any appreciable difference between this piece and that one.
Synonyms of appreciable

apprehensible, detectable, discernible (also discernable), distinguishable, palpable, perceptible, sensible
Words Related to appreciable

audible, observable, tangible, visible

clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, noticeable, obvious, plain, ponderable, prominent, striking

apparent, distinct, identifiable, significant
Near Antonyms of appreciable

inaudible, intangible, invisible

inconspicuous, indistinct, unnoticeable, unobtrusive

faint, insignificant, slight, trivial

buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, obscure, shrouded, vague
Antonyms of appreciable

impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible, undetectable

Synonym 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.
    • a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener
sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind.
    • an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature
palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable.
    • the tension in the air was almost palpable
tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally.
    • no tangible evidence of UFOs
appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable.
    • an appreciable increase in income
ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance.
    • exerted a ponderable influence on world events

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