appreciable

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

adjective

1. sufficient to be readily perceived or estimated; considerable:

   There is an appreciable difference between socialism and communism.

appreciable

/ əˈpriːʃɪəbəl; -ʃəbəl /

adjective

1. sufficient to be easily seen, measured, or noticed

Derived Forms

• apˈpreciably, adverb

Other Words From

• ap·preci·a·bly adverb
• unap·preci·a·ble adjective
• unap·preci·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of appreciable¹

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

Example Sentences

While there was some rain in Scotland last weekend, for much of England and Wales, apart from drizzle and general dampness, the last time we saw any appreciable rainfall was on Monday 28 October.

From BBC

None of it has made an appreciable difference.

From Los Angeles Times

AJ: I’ve been doing talks since I was in my mid to late 20s, and I don’t see any appreciable difference between when I prepare and when I don’t, so I just don’t prepare.

From Los Angeles Times

Philips did not address the safety of the recalled devices in its announcement, but the company has previously said that new testing shows the foam causes no “appreciable harm” to patients.

From Salon

The company has since released results of additional testing, saying the devices were “not expected to result in appreciable harm to health in patients,” and it said it was continuing to conduct tests.

From New York Times

Related Words

• definite
• detectable
• discernible
• marked
• measurable
• noticeable
• observable
• perceptible
• significant
• sizable
• substantial