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imperceptible

[ im-per-sep-tuh-buhl ]
/ ˌɪm pərˈsɛp tə bəl /
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adjective
very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
not perceptible; not perceived by or affecting the senses.
noun
something not capable of being perceived by the senses: metaphysical speculation about imperceptibles.
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Origin of imperceptible

From the Medieval Latin word imperceptibilis, dating back to 1520–30. See im-2, perceptible

OTHER WORDS FROM imperceptible

im·per·cep·ti·bil·i·ty, im·per·cep·ti·ble·ness, nounim·per·cep·ti·bly, adverb
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Words related to imperceptible

gradual, inaudible, indistinguishable, insignificant, invisible, microscopic, subtle, undetectable, ephemeral, evanescent, fine, impalpable, imponderable, inappreciable, inconsiderable, inconspicuous, indiscernible, indistinct, infinitesimal, insensible

How to use imperceptible in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for imperceptible

imperceptible
/ (ˌɪmpəˈsɛptɪbəl) /
adjective
too slight, subtle, gradual, etc, to be perceived

Derived forms of imperceptible

imperceptibility or imperceptibleness, nounimperceptibly, adverb
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