imperceptible

[ˌɪmpərˈsɛptəbl]

imperceptible Definition

• 1. impossible to perceive
• 2. not noticeable
• 3. too slight, subtle, gradual, etc. to be perceived

Using imperceptible: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "imperceptible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  There was an imperceptible change in the temperature.

• Example

  The difference between the two colors is almost imperceptible.

• Example

  His accent was so slight as to be almost imperceptible.

• Example

  The progress was slow and imperceptible.

imperceptible Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for imperceptible

• undetectable
• invisible
• unnoticeable
• unobservable
• inconspicuous

Antonyms for imperceptible

• perceptible
• noticeable
• visible
• apparent
• obvious

Phrases with imperceptible

• imperceptible movement

  a movement that is too small or gradual to be noticed

  Example

  The caterpillar made an imperceptible movement before it turned into a butterfly.

• imperceptible sound

  a sound that is too faint or quiet to be heard

  Example

  The bat made an imperceptible sound before it caught its prey.

• imperceptible shift

  a change that is too small or subtle to be noticed

  Example

  There was an imperceptible shift in the atmosphere before the storm hit.

Origins of imperceptible

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'perceptibilis', from 'perceptus', past participle of 'percipere', meaning 'to perceive'

📌

Summary: imperceptible in Brief

The term 'imperceptible' [ˌɪmpərˈsɛptəbl] refers to something that is impossible to perceive or too slight to be noticed. It can describe changes, differences, accents, or progress that are too subtle or gradual to be detected. Examples include 'The difference between the two colors is almost imperceptible.' and 'The progress was slow and imperceptible.'