Definitions

appreciable

[uh-pree-shee-uh-buhl, -shuh-buhl] / əˈpri ʃi ə bəl, -ʃə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

easily noticed; considerable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

definite detectable discernible marked measurable noticeable observable perceptible significant sizable substantial

WEAK

apparent ascertainable clear-cut distinguishable estimable evident good-sized goodly healthy large manifest material obvious perceivable plain pronounced recognizable sensible tangible visible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous imperceptible indistinct insignificant invisible little minor obscure small unimportant unnoticeable unrecognizable vague

WEAK

inconsiderable negligible unappreciable unnoticed

Example Sentences

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The Environmental Advisor of the Defence Estates, MoD has reviewed the report and considered that no appreciable dose had been detected at the surface and therefore the risks of exposure are considered to be low.

From BBC

Sri Lanka posted a relatively modest 219 after England's spinners had turned the screw on a surface which offered appreciable turn.

From BBC

“It would surprise me if we didn’t have some appreciable employment loss,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prerelease versions of 4o that were heavily trained with user signals didn’t show much appreciable improvement on internal evaluations of capabilities on things like science or reasoning, according to people who worked on the model.

From The Wall Street Journal

Glass-vitrine walls teasingly appreciable at great distances, even from the grand hall below, house dense, globe-trotting displays of ceramics.

From The Wall Street Journal

appreciable

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