adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] To an appreciable extent, so as to be appreciated.

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1836.  H. Chase, Hernia, 148. There was evident propulsion of the integuments immediately over the internal ring, but they were not appreciably greater on the diseased than on the sound side.

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1859.  Lit. Ch.-man, V. 449/1. We speak rather with the cheerfulness of those who are appreciably succeeding than with the triumph of those who have reached the summit of their ambition.

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1862.  Dana, Man. Geol., 653. The tidal waves … become appreciably translation or propelling waves on soundings.

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1871.  B. Stewart, Heat, § 13. The former will not be appreciably changed in temperature.

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