inappreciable

adjective

in·ap·pre·cia·ble ˌi-nə-ˈprē-shə-bəl

-ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-bəl

: too small to be perceived

an inappreciable amount

inappreciably

ˌi-nə-ˈprē-shə-blē

-ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-bəl

adverb

an inappreciable change in the temperature

Etymology

probably from French inappréciable, from Middle French inappreciable, from in- + appreciable

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of inappreciable was in 1802

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Style

“Inappreciable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inappreciable. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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inappreciable

adjective

in·ap·pre·cia·ble ˌin-ə-ˈprē-shə-bəl

: very small or slight

an inappreciable amount

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