imperceptible

im·per·cep·ti·ble | \ ˌim-pər-ˈsep-tə-bəl

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Definition of imperceptible

: not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle imperceptible differences

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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

Recent Examples on the Web Artists are canaries in the culture’s coal mines, sensitive to otherwise imperceptible shifts in social posture and gaping voids in consciousness. — Los Angeles Times, "Culture in 2020: What we lost and found in the year of COVID," 14 Dec. 2020 The result is an album that tackles familiar topics — relationships, mostly — with a fresh, sometimes almost imperceptible New Age tinge. — Natalie Weiner, Los Angeles Times, "With singing bowls for your chakras and slinky R&B, Jhené Aiko wants to heal you," 10 Dec. 2020 In time what was imperceptible in him became noticeable, and then what was noticeable became something worse. — Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, "Longreads Best of 2020: Essays," 18 Dec. 2020 The body's response to SARS-CoV-2 infection range from imperceptible to death, raising an obvious question: what makes the difference? — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Looking into the genetics of severe COVID-19," 17 Dec. 2020 The sound repeated every few minutes or so, until the gradual, almost imperceptible transition from day to night was complete. — Jonathan C. Slaght, Scientific American, "A Duet of Fish Owls," 10 Dec. 2020 Quincy Jountti gained four yards on the last two plays — Helton showed an almost imperceptible hint of annoyance. — Helene Elliott Sports Columnist, Los Angeles Times, "Column: This season has been anything but normal. That’s working out well for USC’s Clay Helton," 7 Dec. 2020 Win, and Kelly’s bamboo metaphor about imperceptible growth might be coming into play, a roster sprouting, a corner turned. — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, "Just win, baby? Success will be needed to sustain UCLA’s Chip Kelly era," 27 Nov. 2020 Transitions from gas to electric power are almost imperceptible, as is the changeover from regenerative to friction braking. — Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, "Tested: 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Proves to Be an Electrifying Workhorse," 19 Nov. 2020

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25 Jan 2021

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“Imperceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperceptible. Accessed 26 Jan. 2021.

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imperceptible

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of imperceptible

: impossible to see or notice

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imperceptible

im·per·cep·ti·ble | \ ˌim-pər-ˈsep-tə-bəl

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Kids Definition of imperceptible

: not noticeable by the senses or by the mind : very small or gradual imperceptible changes

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