Definition

In a way that is too small or insignificant to be noticed or measured.

Example

The changes in temperature were inappreciably small, making no difference to the experiment.

Conversation

Did you notice how the weather changed today?

Yeah, it shifted inappreciably, but I felt it.

I guess sometimes the small changes go unnoticed.

Exactly! But they can still have an impact on our mood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inappreciably → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "appreciable" (from Latin "appreciabilis", meaning able to be valued or estimated), and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes something that cannot be valued or estimated, often due to its smallness or insignificance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to be 'valued' ('appreciable') — that's why inappreciably means something that cannot be valued.

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