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imperceptible

 

[ ˌɪmpərˈsɛptəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

to describe something difficult to detect or notice

Not perceptible by a sense or by the mind. Impossible or difficult to perceive by the senses or the mind. Extremely slight, gradual, or subtle. So small, slight, or gradual as to be difficult to detect or describe. Unnoticeable or barely noticeable.

Synonyms

faint, inconspicuous, minute, subtle, undetectable.

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Word Description / Examples
imperceptible

To describe something that is so small or subtle that it cannot be noticed or detected by the senses.

  • The movement of the glacier is imperceptible to the naked eye.
  • The difference in their voices was almost imperceptible.
undetectable

Used to describe something that cannot be detected or discovered, especially with standard methods or senses.

  • The virus was undetectable in early tests.
  • The spy's presence was undetectable thanks to his advanced stealth technology.
inconspicuous

To describe something or someone that is not easily seen or noticed, often because it blends into the surroundings.

  • She tried to remain as inconspicuous as possible in the crowded room.
  • The flower was inconspicuous among the lush green foliage.
subtle

For something that is not immediately obvious and may require close observation or thought to discern.

  • There was a subtle hint of irony in his voice.
  • The changes in the landscape were subtle but noticeable over time.
faint

Used when something is very weak or slight, especially when referring to light, sound, or smells.

  • There was a faint smell of perfume in the room.
  • I could hear the faint sound of music in the distance.
minute

When talking about something that is extremely small in size or importance.

  • Minute particles of dust floated in the sunlight.
  • He gave minute attention to every detail of the project.

Examples of usage

  • It was an imperceptible change in the temperature.
  • The imperceptible movement of the clock's hands.

Translations

Translations of the word "imperceptible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imperceptível

🇮🇳 अदृश्य

🇩🇪 unmerklich

🇮🇩 tak terlihat

🇺🇦 невловимий

🇵🇱 niedostrzegalny

🇯🇵 知覚できない

🇫🇷 imperceptible

🇪🇸 imperceptible

🇹🇷 fark edilmez

🇰🇷 감지할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير محسوس

🇨🇿 nepostřehnutelný

🇸🇰 nepostrehnuteľný

🇨🇳 难以察觉的

🇸🇮 neopazen

🇮🇸 ógreinanlegur

🇰🇿 байқалмайтын

🇬🇪 უცნობი

🇦🇿 sezilməz

🇲🇽 imperceptible

Etymology

The word 'imperceptible' originates from the Latin word 'imperceptibilis', which is derived from the combination of the prefix 'im-' (not) and 'perceptibilis' (perceptible). The concept of imperceptibility has been explored in various fields such as psychology, philosophy, and physics, emphasizing the limitations of human perception. The term has been used to describe phenomena that are beyond the threshold of detection or awareness. In literature, imperceptible changes or details are often portrayed to highlight the intricacies of human experience.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,905, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.