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imperceptibleso slight, gradual, or subtle as to be barely noticeable

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: so slight, gradual, or subtle as to be barely noticeable

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪmpərˈseptəbl/

Korean meaning: 거의 알아차릴 수 없을 정도로 미세한, 지각할 수 없는

Korean pronunciation: 임퍼**셉**터블

Example Sentences

  • The magician's sleight of hand was so imperceptible that even the cameras couldn't catch it.
  • My weight loss is imperceptible - I think my scale is just being polite.
  • The temperature rise was imperceptible at first, but became noticeable over time.

imperceptible

ADJECTIVE

//ˌɪmpərˈseptəbl//

so slight, gradual, or subtle as to be barely noticeable

imperceptible concept
💡 Concept

The gardener tends to imperceptible plant growth in morning light

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imperceptible rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

What's imperceptible becomes perceptible when you're susceptible to detail!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪmpərˈseptəbl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪmpəˈseptəbl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixim--
Rootpercept
Suffix--ible

Origin

From Latin 'imperceptibilis', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'perceptibilis' (perceptible), which comes from 'percipere' meaning 'to perceive' or 'to understand'.

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🎵Rhyme

perceptiblesusceptiblereceptible
perceptible
susceptible
receptible

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The magician's sleight of hand was so imperceptible that even the cameras couldn't catch it.

😄 Fun example

My weight loss is imperceptible - I think my scale is just being polite.

The temperature rise was imperceptible at first, but became noticeable over time.

😄 Fun example

There was an imperceptible nod from the boss, which somehow everyone understood as approval.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

unnoticeableinvisiblesubtlemicroscopicnegligible

Antonyms

obviousnoticeableperceptible

Related

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