DEFINITIONS

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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Words related to imperceptible

gradually, hardly, scarcely

Words nearby imperceptible

imper., imperatival, imperative, imperator, imperatriz, imperceptible, imperception, imperceptive, impercipient, imperf., imperfect

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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British Dictionary definitions for imperceptibly

imperceptible
/ (ˌɪmpəˈsɛptɪbəl) /

adjective

too slight, subtle, gradual, etc, to be perceived

Derived forms of imperceptible

imperceptibility or imperceptibleness, nounimperceptibly, adverb
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