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 Conference Board’s result was at odds with a University of Michigan survey that showed an appreciable March decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

We found no appreciable difference between the two datasets.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

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 • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

There was no evidence that hydrogen ions had charged around Edlefsen’s “rather sketchy” apparatus at all, much less at any appreciable fraction of 1 million electron volts.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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