
Appreciable
Not Always Positive
The term 'appreciable' doesn't mean something is good, just that it's significant enough to notice.
The project suffered an appreciable delay due to unforeseen problems.
Measurable Change
'Appreciable' often suggests that a change can be quantified or specifically measured.
After the budget cuts, there was an appreciable decrease in the quality of services.
Subtle Yet Significant
Sometimes 'appreciable' is used when the change isn't huge, but it's important and not negligible.
There's an appreciable difference in taste between the two recipes.
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ConsiderableDetectNotableNoticeableObservePerceptibleSignificantSubstantial
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