Appreciable

usgb/əˈpriːʃəbl/
adjective

Enough in quantity or degree to be noticed or measured.

There has been an appreciable increase in the temperature over the past few days.
Visual representation of "appreciable" - enough in quantity or degree to be noticed or measured

Often appears as...

  • appreciable amount
  • appreciable degree
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Not Always Positive

The term 'appreciable' doesn't mean something is good, just that it's significant enough to notice.

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The project suffered an appreciable delay due to unforeseen problems.
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Measurable Change

'Appreciable' often suggests that a change can be quantified or specifically measured.

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After the budget cuts, there was an appreciable decrease in the quality of services.
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Subtle Yet Significant

Sometimes 'appreciable' is used when the change isn't huge, but it's important and not negligible.

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There's an appreciable difference in taste between the two recipes.
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