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- Dictionaryimperceptible/ˌɪmpəˈsɛptɪbl/
adjective
- 1. so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived: "his head moved in an almost imperceptible nod"
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IMPERCEPTIBLE definition: 1. unable to be noticed or felt because of being very slight: 2. unable to be noticed or felt…. Learn more.
: not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle. imperceptible differences. imperceptibly. ˌim-pər-ˈsep-tə-blē. adverb. Synonyms. impalpable. inappreciable. indistinguishable. insensible. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of imperceptible in a Sentence.
adjective. impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses. “an imperceptible drop in temperature” “an imperceptible nod” synonyms: unperceivable. inaudible, unhearable. impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear. impalpable. imperceptible to the senses or the mind. impalpable. not perceptible to the touch. incognizable, incognoscible.
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.
Definition of imperceptible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses: an imperceptible drop in temperature. 2. So subtle, slight, or gradual as to be barely perceptible: an imperceptible nod. im′per·cep′ti·bil′i·ty, im′per·cep′ti·ble·ness n. im′per·cep′ti·bly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Something that is imperceptible is so small that it is not noticed or cannot be seen. Brian's hesitation was almost imperceptible. Synonyms: undetectable , slight , subtle , small More Synonyms of imperceptible
IMPERCEPTIBLE meaning: 1. unable to be noticed or felt because of being very slight: 2. unable to be noticed or felt…. Learn more.
Imperceptible Definition. Impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses. An imperceptible drop in temperature. Not plain or distinct to the senses or the mind; esp., so slight, gradual, subtle, etc. as not to be easily perceived.
What does the word imperceptible mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word imperceptible. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word imperceptible? About 1 occurrence per million words in modern written English. See frequency.
