appreciable
/əˈpriːʃəb(ə)l
/ /əˈpriːʃɪəb(ə)l/adjective
Large or important enough to be noticed: pupils may have to travel appreciable distances...
- If they have been allowed to grow for long enough to produce an appreciable amount of toxin, the food is poisonous and remains so no matter how much it is heated.
- This approach can take six to eight years before an appreciable reduction is noticed.
- Most common apatites are fluorine rich; however, they may contain appreciable amounts of chlorine.
Synonyms
considerable, substantial, significant, sizeable, goodly, fair, reasonable, tidy, marked;
perceptible, noticeable, measurable, detectable, visible
Origin
Early 19th century: from French appréciable, from apprécier (see appreciate).
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