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appreciable

/əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/
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Adverb:appreciably
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appreciable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Large, significant, or important enough to be easily noticed, perceived, or measured; considerable.

Example

"Switching to solar panels resulted in an appreciable reduction in the household's monthly electricity bill."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'appreciable' (large or important enough to be noticed or measured) with 'appreciative' (feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure).

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• Nearby Words

appraiser
appraising
appraisingly
appreciable
appreciably
appreciate
appreciation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French appréciable, from the verb apprécier ('to value or estimate'), ultimately from Late Latin appretiare ('to set a price on').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Appreciable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/appreciable
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