Appreciable

/əˈpɹiːʃəbl/ adj

adj ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Both detectable and at least modestly substantial: large enough to be estimated and to be of practical relevance. usually

    "For many people, the benefits of exercise in improving mood and preventing achiness are appreciable."

  2. 2
    Synonym of detectable. sometimes

    "A small hernia was just barely appreciable upon palpation."

Adjective
  1. 1
    enough to be estimated or measured wordnet

Example

More examples

"He's shown no appreciable change of attitude."

Etymology

From French appréciable. By surface analysis, appreci(ate) + -able.

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