imperceptible
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im·per·cep·ti·ble

adjective \ˌim-pər-ˈsep-tə-bəl\

Definition of IMPERCEPTIBLE

: not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle <imperceptible differences>
im·per·cep·ti·bly \-ˈsep-tə-blē\ adverb

Examples of IMPERCEPTIBLE

  1. These changes will be imperceptible to most people.
  2. <a slight difference in hue between the two glasses that's imperceptible unless they're placed side by side>

Origin of IMPERCEPTIBLE

Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin imperceptibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin perceptibilis perceptible
First Known Use: 15th century

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