Imperceptiveness: meaning, definitions and examples
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imperceptiveness
[ ˌɪmpərˈsɛptɪv.nəs ]
state of being
Imperceptiveness refers to the quality of being difficult or impossible to perceive or notice. This characteristic may apply to subtle changes in surroundings, emotions, or behaviors that often go unnoticed by others.
Synonyms
insensibility, invisibility, subtlety, unobservability.
Examples of usage
- The imperceptiveness of his smile made it hard to read his true feelings.
- Her imperceptiveness to the shifting atmosphere made the situation tense.
- The imperceptiveness of the changes in the art over the years went unappreciated.
- Despite his imperceptiveness, some of his close friends could sense his discomfort.
Translations
Translations of the word "imperceptiveness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imperceptibilidade
🇮🇳 अवगति
🇩🇪 Unmerklichkeit
🇮🇩 ketidaknampakan
🇺🇦 непомітність
🇵🇱 nieuchwytność
🇯🇵 知覚できないこと
🇫🇷 imperceptibilité
🇪🇸 imperceptibilidad
🇹🇷 fark edilmezlik
🇰🇷 인지할 수 없음
🇸🇦 عدم الإدراك
🇨🇿 nepřezíravost
🇸🇰 nepostrehnuteľnosť
🇨🇳 不可察觉性
🇸🇮 neopaznost
🇮🇸 ómeðvitað
🇰🇿 сезілмейтіндік
🇬🇪 შესამჩნევლობა
🇦🇿 hiss olunmazlıq
🇲🇽 imperceptibilidad
Etymology
The term 'imperceptiveness' originates from the root word 'percept', which stems from the Latin 'perceptus', meaning 'taken in' or 'understood'. It combines 'im-', a prefix indicating negation, with 'perceptive', derived from 'percipere', meaning 'to seize' or 'to comprehend'. This formation emphasizes the quality of lacking the ability to perceive. The concept has evolved in various philosophical contexts, particularly in discussions about human awareness and cognition. Over time, imperceptiveness has been explored in psychology and sociology, focusing on how certain behaviors or emotions may not be recognized in everyday life. The gradual development of this word reflects the nuanced discussions around perception and awareness, especially in relation to emotions and social dynamics.