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- [im-per-sep-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪm pərˈsɛp tə bəl/
- /ˌɪm.pəˈsep.tɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-per-sep-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪm pərˈsɛp tə bəl/
Definitions of imperceptible word
- adjective imperceptible very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road. 1
- adjective imperceptible not perceptible; not perceived by or affecting the senses. 1
- noun imperceptible something not capable of being perceived by the senses: metaphysical speculation about imperceptibles. 1
- noun imperceptible Impossible to perceive. 1
- adjective imperceptible not visible 1
- adjective imperceptible not audible 1
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Origin of imperceptible
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word imperceptibilis, dating back to 1520-30. See im-2, perceptible
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Parts of speech for Imperceptible
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imperceptible popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imperceptible
adj imperceptible
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- gradual — taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health.
- indistinguishable — not distinguishable.
- microscopic — so small as to be invisible or indistinct without the use of the microscope: microscopic organisms. Compare macroscopic.
- invisible — not visible; not perceptible by the eye: invisible fluid.
adjective imperceptible
- faint — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
- ephemeral — An ephemeral plant.
- evanescent — Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.
Antonyms for imperceptible
adj imperceptible
- noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- perceptible — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
- seeable — to perceive with the eyes; look at.
- striking — Military. describing a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to carry large payloads at high speeds and low altitudes and also to engage in air-to-air combat.
adjective imperceptible
- evident — Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.
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