appreciational - 1 dictionary result
ap⋅pre⋅ci⋅a⋅tion
[uh-pree-shee-ey-shuh
n] 
–noun
| 1. | gratitude; thankful recognition: They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch. |
| 2. | the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value. |
| 3. | clear perception or recognition, esp. of aesthetic quality: a course in art appreciation. |
| 4. | an increase or rise in the value of property, goods, etc. |
| 5. | critical notice; evaluation; opinion, as of a situation, person, etc. |
| 6. | a critique or written evaluation, esp. when favorable. |
Origin:
1600–10; earlier appretiation < LL appretiāt(us) (see appreciate ) + -ion, or < F appréciation
1600–10; earlier appretiation < LL appretiāt(us) (see appreciate ) + -ion, or < F appréciation
Related forms:
ap⋅pre⋅ci⋅a⋅tion⋅al, adjective
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