English Explanatory Dictionary

appreciation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of appreciating.
  2. A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
  3. Accurate perception; true estimation.
  4. A rise in value.

Pronunciation

/əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-appreciation.wav /əˌpɹi.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈæɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

appreciation appreciations 'preciation

Etymology

From French appréciation. By surface analysis, appreciate + -ion.

Antonyms

depreciation

Related words

appreciate

Derived words

appreciational capital appreciation bond inappreciation misappreciation nonappreciation reappreciation shared appreciation mortgage unappreciation underappreciation
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