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appreciable

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ap⋅pre⋅ci⋅a⋅ble

[uh-pree-shee-uh-buhl, -shuh-buhl]
–adjective
sufficient to be readily perceived or estimated; considerable: There is an appreciable difference between socialism and communism.

Origin:
1810–20; appreci(ate) + -able


ap⋅pre⋅ci⋅a⋅bly, adverb
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ap·pre·cia·ble   (ə-prē'shə-bəl)   
adj.  Possible to estimate, measure, or perceive: appreciable changes in temperature. See Synonyms at perceptible.
ap·pre'cia·bly adv.
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