appreciable
Both detectable and at least modestly substantial: large enough to be estimated and to…Both detectable and at least modestly substantial: large enough to be estimated and to be of practical relevance.
» He's shown no appreciable change of attitude.
Он не показал приемлемого изменения своей позиции.
Meaning
2 senses(usually)Both detectable and at least modestly substantial: large enough to be estimated and to be of practical relevance.
For many people, the benefits of exercise in improving mood and preventing achiness are appreciable.
schätzbar
ощути́мыйoščutímyj, заме́тныйzamétnyj
відчу́тнийvidčútnyj, помі́тнийpomítnyj
enough to be estimated or measured
(sometimes)Synonym of detectable.
A small hernia was just barely appreciable upon palpation.
Examples
3 sentencesHe's shown no appreciable change of attitude.
ruОн не показал приемлемого изменения своей позиции.
There was no appreciable quantity of mercury found in the fish.
An analysis has shown that the remains of his supper left by the stable-lad contain an appreciable quantity of powdered opium.
Translations
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Origin
From French appréciable. By surface analysis, appreci(ate) + -able.From French appréciable. By surface analysis, appreci(ate) + -able.
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Forms
more appreciable, most appreciable| Comparative | more appreciable Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most appreciable Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form