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appreciably - 2 dictionary results

ap⋅pre⋅ci⋅a⋅ble

  [uh-pree-shee-uh-buhl, -shuh-buhl]
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–adjective
sufficient to be readily perceived or estimated; considerable: There is an appreciable difference between socialism and communism.
Origin:
1810–20; appreci(ate) + -able

Related forms:
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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