Advertisement
Advertisement
imperceptible
[ im-per-sep-tuh-buhl ]
adjective
- very slight, gradual, or subtle:
the imperceptible slope of the road.
- not perceptible; not perceived by or affecting the senses.
Synonyms: undetectable, unperceivable, hidden
noun
- something not capable of being perceived by the senses:
metaphysical speculation about imperceptibles.
imperceptible
/ ˌɪmpəˈsɛptɪbəl /
adjective
- too slight, subtle, gradual, etc, to be perceived
Derived Forms
- ˌimperˈceptibly, adverb
- ˌimperˌceptiˈbility, noun
Other Words From
- imper·cepti·bili·ty imper·cepti·ble·ness noun
- imper·cepti·bly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of imperceptible1
Example Sentences
If you look at the map below the change is almost imperceptible.
For Riley, the finish line she is approaching is neither cloaked in neon nor so thin as to be imperceptible.
The graceful observations of “Janet Planet” render the two characters’ development almost imperceptible, hidden behind silences and what goes unsaid.
Perhaps the two bighorn sheep were fighting over territory or food, or maybe there was some ovine slight imperceptible to human eyes.
Spinning electronic fibres results in devices that are imperceptible to the user, but without a high degree of sensitivity or sophistication, and they're difficult to transfer onto the object in question.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse