Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Appreciation has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
"he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
"arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"
"to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"
A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
"The critic wrote his review with a deep appreciation of the film's subtle visual effects and complex narrative structure."
In plain English: Appreciation is when you recognize how good something is and feel grateful for it.
"She showed her appreciation by sending him a thoughtful thank-you card after his help with the move."
Usage: Use appreciation to describe the act of recognizing someone's efforts or valuing something highly rather than its monetary price. It often appears in phrases like "with gratitude" when expressing thanks for a specific favor received.
The word appreciation comes from the French term appréciation. It entered English through a direct borrowing of that foreign noun form rather than being constructed separately within English grammar.