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appreciable
What does appreciable mean?
appreciable (adjective): both detectable and at least modestly substantial: large enough to be estimated and to be of practical relevance.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use appreciable in a sentence?
- For many people, the benefits of exercise in improving mood and preventing achiness are appreciable. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Where does appreciable come from?
From French appréciable.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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both detectable and at least modestly substantial: large enough to be estimated and to be of practical relevance
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separate or isolated from the surroundings; having little regard for others' opinions or prejudices; provincial
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of a person, deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently; unconventional and slightly strange
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