appreciable vs negligible

appreciable

adj
  • Synonym of detectable. 

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

negligible

adj
  • Able to be neglected, ignored or excluded from consideration; too small or unimportant to be of concern. 

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