Definitions
- Referring to something that cannot be detected by the senses. - Describing something that is not noticeable or apparent. - Talking about something that is too small or faint to be observed.
- Referring to something that is difficult or impossible to perceive. - Describing something that is too subtle or faint to be noticed. - Talking about something that is not easily detectable by the senses.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are difficult or impossible to detect.
- 2Both words refer to things that are too small, faint, or subtle to be noticed.
- 3Both words can be used to describe changes or differences that are not easily observable.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Nonperceptible is less common than imperceptible and is often used in technical or scientific contexts.
- 2Negation: Nonperceptible is a negation of perceptible, while imperceptible is a negation of perceptible and noticeable.
- 3Degree: Imperceptible suggests something that is extremely difficult or impossible to perceive, while nonperceptible suggests something that simply cannot be perceived.
- 4Connotation: Nonperceptible is more neutral and objective, while imperceptible can have a negative connotation, suggesting that something should have been noticed but was not.
Remember this!
Nonperceptible and imperceptible are synonyms that describe things that are difficult or impossible to detect. However, nonperceptible suggests that something cannot be perceived, while imperceptible suggests that something is extremely difficult or impossible to perceive. Nonperceptible is less common and more neutral, while imperceptible is more commonly used and can have a negative connotation.
