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Appreciable: meaning, definitions and examples

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appreciable

 

[ əˈpriːʃəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

significant amount

Appreciable refers to something that is large enough in quantity, size, or degree to be noticeable or to have an impact. It suggests a level of measurement that can be recognized and is not negligible. For example, in a scientific study, an appreciable change in results indicates a meaningful difference that is worth discussing. This term often relates to amounts that can be easily observed or appreciated by individuals, especially in various fields like finance, science, and everyday life.

Synonyms

considerable, noticeable, significant, substantial

Examples of usage

  • There was an appreciable increase in sales last quarter.
  • The climate showed appreciable changes over the years.
  • She noticed an appreciable difference in her fitness levels after the regimen.
  • He made an appreciable contribution to the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "appreciable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apreciável

🇮🇳 महत्वपूर्ण

🇩🇪 beachtenswert

🇮🇩 dapat dihargai

🇺🇦 значний

🇵🇱 znaczący

🇯🇵 評価できる

🇫🇷 appréciable

🇪🇸 apreciable

🇹🇷 değerlendirilebilir

🇰🇷 평가할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للتقدير

🇨🇿 ocenitelný

🇸🇰 oceniteľný

🇨🇳 可评估的

🇸🇮 cenjen

🇮🇸 verðmætur

🇰🇿 бағаланатын

🇬🇪 შეფასებადი

🇦🇿 dəyərləndirilə bilən

🇲🇽 apreciable

Etymology

The word 'appreciable' originates from the Latin root 'appretiare', which means 'to value, esteem.' The formation of the word in English evolved from the late 19th century, maintaining the essence of recognizing something's value or worth. Its usage became more prominent in contexts where measurable degrees of change or impact were discussed. In modern English, 'appreciable' frequently describes changes in quantity, size, or degree that can be perceived with the naked eye or can have significant implications in a given context. The term is now widely used in both informal and formal settings, particularly in scientific, economic, and social discussions where the emphasis is placed on the importance of noticeable differences.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,151 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.