appreciable
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for appreciable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Big enough to be noticed and to matter in a practical way.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Big enough to be noticed and to matter in a practical way.
“For many people, the benefits of exercise in improving mood and preventing achiness are appreciable.”
Opposites
2. adj
Able to be noticed or measured.
“A small hernia was just barely appreciable upon palpation.”
Etymology
Borrowed from French appréciable; broken down by form, it is appreci(ate) + -able.
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