Appreciably

Pronunciation: /əˈpriːʃiəbli/

Definitions of appreciably

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. 'Appreciably' is an adverb that indicates to what extent something is noticeable or significant.

Example Sentences

A1 She could appreciably improve her English by practicing every day.

A2 The weather changed appreciably as we climbed higher up the mountain.

B1 The new software update has appreciably increased the speed of the computer.

B2 The company's profits have grown appreciably since they implemented the new marketing strategy.

C1 The impact of climate change is appreciably affecting ecosystems around the world.

C2 The artist's skill and technique have appreciably evolved over the years.

Examples of appreciably in a Sentence

formal The new software update has appreciably improved the performance of our system.

informal I can see that you've appreciably grown as a person since we last met.

slang Her cooking skills have appreciably leveled up since she started watching those cooking shows.

figurative The impact of the pandemic on the economy was appreciably devastating.

Grammatical Forms of appreciably

• past tense: appreciated
• plural: appreciablys
• comparative: more appreciably
• superlative: most appreciably
• present tense: appreciably
• future tense: will appreciate
• perfect tense: have appreciated
• continuous tense: is appreciating
• singular: appreciably
• positive degree: appreciable
• infinitive: to appreciate
• gerund: appreciating
• participle: appreciated

Origin and Evolution of appreciably

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'appreciably' originated from the Latin word 'appreciabilis', which is derived from the verb 'appreciare' meaning 'to value or estimate'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the 17th century to mean 'in a way that can be perceived or recognized', the word 'appreciably' has evolved to also signify a noticeable or significant degree of change or difference.