inappreciable

[ in-uh-pree-shee-uh-buhl, -shuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. imperceptible; insignificant:

   an inappreciable difference.

inappreciable

/ ˌɪnəˈpriːʃəbəl /

adjective

1. incapable of being appreciated
2. imperceptible; negligible

Derived Forms

• ˌinapˈpreciably, adverb

Other Words From

• inap·preci·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inappreciable¹

First recorded in 1780–90; in- ³ + appreciable

Example Sentences

Mental soundness is merged in unsoundness by degrees of decadence which are so small as to be practically inappreciable.

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At this moment a far-off noise was heard—slight, and almost inappreciable at first, but which approached rapidly.

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Taking, then, an agitating last view of a locket which circumstances had rendered inappreciable to her, 'Ah!

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Yet to divide his whole income among all his employees might give only an inappreciable increase to each.

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The amount of these poisons necessary to produce their specific effects, may be inappreciable.

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