in|ap|pre|ci|a|ble

in|ap|pre|ci|a|ble
in|ap|pre|ci|a|ble «IHN uh PREE shee uh buhl, -shuh-», adjective.
1. too small to be noticed or felt; very slight. SYNONYM(S): imperceptible, insignificant, intangible.
2. Obsolete. invaluable; priceless.
in´ap|pre´ci|a|bly, adverb.

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