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appreciable

[ uh-pree-shee-uh-buhl, -shuh-buhl ]
/ əˈpri ʃi ə bəl, -ʃə bəl /
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adjective
sufficient to be readily perceived or estimated; considerable: There is an appreciable difference between socialism and communism.
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Origin of appreciable

First recorded in 1810–20; appreci(ate) + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM appreciable

ap·pre·ci·a·bly, adverbun·ap·pre·ci·a·ble, adjectiveun·ap·pre·ci·a·bly, adverb
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Words related to appreciable

definite, detectable, discernible, marked, measurable, noticeable, observable, perceptible, significant, sizable, substantial, apparent, ascertainable, clear-cut, distinguishable, estimable, evident, goodly, good-sized, healthy

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British Dictionary definitions for appreciable

appreciable
/ (əˈpriːʃɪəbəl, -ʃəbəl) /
adjective
sufficient to be easily seen, measured, or noticed

Derived forms of appreciable

appreciably, adverb
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