Economic Principles Glossary

adjective too small or insignificant to be valued or appreciated

• The difference in quality between the two products was inappreciable.
• I could barely notice the inappreciable change in temperature.
• The impact of that decision was so inappreciable, it was like a drop in the ocean.
• Her contribution to the project may seem inappreciable now, but it will be recognized in the future.

noun the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully

• She learned the value of thrift at a young age, always saving her money for a rainy day.
• My grandma is the queen of thrift shopping, always finding the best deals on clothes.
• I'm all about that thrift life - finding treasures at the thrift store is my favorite hobby.
• In literature, the character's thriftiness symbolized their resourcefulness and ability to make do with limited resources.