appreciable

adjective

ap·pre·cia·ble ə-ˈprē-shə-bəl How to pronounce appreciable (audio)

-ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-bəl How to pronounce appreciable (audio)

: capable of being perceived or measured

no appreciable difference

appreciably

ə-ˈprē-shə-blē How to pronounce appreciable (audio)

-ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-blē

adverb

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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").

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected for a large part of the state over the weekend, bringing appreciable rainfall.

Alexandria Brown, Arkansas Online, 29 July 2022 The crypto mining industry is already having a small but appreciable impact on the US energy transition.

Nicolas Rivero, Quartz, 20 July 2022 The issue of decertifying the 2020 election has divided the state GOP as candidates seek to curry favor from Trump, who for nearly two years has spread false claims about appreciable fraud in Wisconsin's elections.

Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2022 For the most part, Gorr simply gives Thor another chance to play the hero, which Hemsworth does with a stellar deadpan and appreciable suppleness.

New York Times, 7 July 2022 Tossing down a thick wool blanket, sized to match the dimensions of your tent floor, will help protect your pad, keep moisture out, and add an appreciable level of warmth.

Wes Siler, Outside Online, 15 June 2022 There’s an appreciable tenderness to Holmes’ direction here.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022 Life is only appreciable by way of the absence that precedes it.

Suzannah Showler, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022 Occasional low to moderate alcohol intake—a glass or two of wine or beer—doesn’t have an appreciable effect.

Oliver Lee Bateman, Men's Health, 19 May 2022 See More

单词	appreciably
释义	appreciable adjective ap·pre·cia·ble ə-ˈprē-shə-bəl -ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-bəl : capable of being perceived or measured no appreciable difference appreciably ə-ˈprē-shə-blē -ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-blē adverb 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"). Synonyms apprehensible detectable discernible discernable distinguishable palpable perceptible sensible See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences there doesn't seem to be any appreciable difference between this piece and that one Recent Examples on the Web Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected for a large part of the state over the weekend, bringing appreciable rainfall. Alexandria Brown, Arkansas Online, 29 July 2022 The crypto mining industry is already having a small but appreciable impact on the US energy transition. Nicolas Rivero, Quartz, 20 July 2022 The issue of decertifying the 2020 election has divided the state GOP as candidates seek to curry favor from Trump, who for nearly two years has spread false claims about appreciable fraud in Wisconsin's elections. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2022 For the most part, Gorr simply gives Thor another chance to play the hero, which Hemsworth does with a stellar deadpan and appreciable suppleness. New York Times, 7 July 2022 Tossing down a thick wool blanket, sized to match the dimensions of your tent floor, will help protect your pad, keep moisture out, and add an appreciable level of warmth. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 15 June 2022 There’s an appreciable tenderness to Holmes’ direction here. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022 Life is only appreciable by way of the absence that precedes it. Suzannah Showler, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022 Occasional low to moderate alcohol intake—a glass or two of wine or beer—doesn’t have an appreciable effect. Oliver Lee Bateman, Men's Health, 19 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1783, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition appreciable adjective ap·pre·cia·ble ə-ˈprē-shə-bəl : large enough to be noticed or measured an appreciable change appreciably adverb 1 as in largely Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance largely mostly mainly chiefly almost practically most virtually somewhat nearly much fairly somewhere well-nigh partially next to nigh partly by and large all but borderline feckly fair near kind of about more or less Antonyms & Near Antonyms quite entirely completely fully thoroughly absolutely altogether well wholly totally utterly scarcely hardly barely plain plumb See More 2 as in markedly Synonyms & Similar Words markedly noticeably visibly palpably discernibly clearly distinctly obviously evidently manifestly apparently seemingly patently supposedly ostensibly outwardly positively putatively surely externally self-evidently plainly assuredly ostensively presumably credibly believably Antonyms & Near Antonyms furtively secretly privately secretively
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