appreciable

The definition of appreciable is something that is big enough to be seen and to be a significant amount.

(adjective)

To add an extra cup of sugar to a cake mix would change both the flavor and texture so that would be an example of an appreciable amount of sugar.

See appreciable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

enough to be perceived or estimated; noticeable; measurable: an appreciable difference

Origin: ME & OFr < ML appretiabilis: see appreciate & -able

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See appreciable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Possible to estimate, measure, or perceive: appreciable changes in temperature. See Synonyms at perceptible.

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