Large or significant enough to be noticed, measured, or considered important. Describes quantities, changes, or effects that are substantial rather than negligible.
From Latin 'appretiare' (to set a price on), through French 'appreciable.' Originally meant 'capable of being valued,' but evolved to mean 'considerable in amount' by the 18th century.
Scientists love this word because it sits perfectly between 'tiny' and 'huge' - it's the Goldilocks of measurements, describing changes that are 'just right' for detection and significance!
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