appreciable

Adjective Satellite

• enough to be estimated or measured
  • "appreciable amounts of noxious wastes are dumped into the harbor"

Adj

• Both detectable and at least modestly substantial: large enough to be estimated and to be of practical relevance.
• Synonym of detectable.

Examples

• A small hernia was just barely appreciable upon palpation.
• For many people, the benefits of exercise in improving mood and preventing achiness are appreciable.

Synonyms

considerable, detectable, perceptible

Related Words

appreciatable, appreciation