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in appreciable
in·ap·pre·ci·a·ble
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ˌɪn
əˈpri
ʃi
ə
bəl, -ʃə
bəl
/
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in-
uh
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pree
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uh
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uh
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adjective
imperceptible; insignificant:
an inappreciable difference.
Origin:
1780–90;
in-
3
+
appreciable
Related forms
in·ap·pre·ci·a·bly,
adverb
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inappreciable
(ˌɪnəˈpriːʃəb
ə
l)
—
adj
1.
incapable of being appreciated
2.
imperceptible; negligible
inap'preciably
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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