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View synonyms for inappreciable

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌinapˈpreciably, adverb
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Other Words From

  • inap·preci·a·bly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inappreciable1

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

Each ballonet is theoretically proof against leakage--in practice there is an almost inappreciable porosity, which hardly counts for a comparatively short period, say a month.

By reversing the direction of charge of the accumulator, however, the effect from this cause was found to be quite inappreciable.

There is only continual change by inappreciable increments.

When this ventilation is secured, the proportion of dangerous gas in the pipes becomes very small, and the amount absorbed by the water in traps is almost inappreciable.

Slaves possess the inappreciable benefits which grow out of the endearing ties of friendship, kindred, sympathy, and the whole class of domestic affections.

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