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

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.

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

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There is only continual change by inappreciable increments.

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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.

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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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