imperceptible
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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
See Examples of IMPERCEPTIBLE
- These changes will be imperceptible to most people.
- <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
Related to IMPERCEPTIBLE
- Synonyms
- impalpable, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible
- Antonyms
- appreciable, discernible (also discernable), palpable, perceptible, ponderable, sensible
Rhymes with IMPERCEPTIBLE
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