appreciable
|ap-pre-ci-a-ble|
/əˈpriːʃəb(ə)l/
noticeably
Etymology
'appreciable' originates from English, specifically formed from the verb 'appreciate' + the adjective-forming suffix '-able', where 'appreciate' ultimately comes from Old French 'aprecier' (or Modern French 'apprécier').
'appreciate' developed from Old French 'aprecier' (from medieval Latin 'appretiare'), itself from Latin elements 'ad-' + 'pretium' meaning 'to' + 'price'; English then formed 'appreciable' by adding '-able' to 'appreciate'.
Initially related to 'valuing' or 'prizing' (able to be priced or valued); over time the meaning broadened to the modern sense of 'noticeable' or 'large enough to be perceived or measured'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
large or important enough to be noticed; significant; measurable.
There was an appreciable difference in temperature between the two rooms.
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Adjective 2
capable of being appreciated or valued (often used in contexts of worth or effect).
The antique's historical importance is appreciable among collectors.
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