appreciation

The word “appreciation” means a feeling of gratitude or recognition of something's value. In plain terms, gratitude and recognition of worth, or a rise in the value of an asset.

“Appreciation” is pronounced uh-pree-shee-AY-shuhn (/əˌpɹi.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).

Here is “appreciation” used in a sentence: “The team showed their appreciation with a round of applause.”

The opposite of “appreciation” — its antonyms — is depreciation.

“Appreciation” is a noun.

The word “appreciation” comes from French. From French appréciation, formed from appreciate + -ion.

“Appreciation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Appreciation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feeling of gratitude or recognition of something's value.

Appreciation is an increase in the value of something over time, while depreciation is a decrease in its value. A house may show appreciation as prices rise, whereas a new car typically undergoes depreciation as soon as it is driven.

Both express thanks, but gratitude is the feeling of being thankful for a kindness received, while appreciation is a recognition of someone's or something's value and can apply to things as well as people. You can feel appreciation for a fine painting, but gratitude usually needs a giver.

Appreciation is recognising the value or worth of something, often with warmth or thanks, while admiration is regarding something with respect and wonder. You might feel appreciation for a colleague's help but admiration for their talent.

In finance, appreciation refers to the increase in the value of an asset — such as property, shares, or currency — over time. It is the opposite of depreciation and is often measured as a percentage gain from the original value.