inappreciable

adjective

in·​ap·​pre·​cia·​ble ˌi-nə-ˈprē-shə-bəl 

-ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-bəl

: too small to be perceived

an inappreciable amount

inappreciably

ˌi-nə-ˈprē-shə-blē 

-ˈpri-sh(ē-)ə-bəl

adverb

Synonyms

• impalpable
• imperceptible
• indistinguishable
• insensible

Examples of inappreciable in a Sentence

an inappreciable change in the temperature

Word History

Etymology

probably from French inappréciable, from Middle French inappreciable, from in- + appreciable

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inappreciable

adjective

in·​ap·​pre·​cia·​ble ˌin-ə-ˈprē-shə-bəl 

: very small or slight

an inappreciable amount