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   Im·per·cep·ti·ble

   /ˌimpərˈseptəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. impossible to perceive: "his head moved in an almost imperceptible nod"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French, or from medieval Latin imperceptibilis, from in- ‘not’ + perceptibilis, from the verb percipere (see perceive).

   Derivatives

   • 1. imperceptibility noun

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   What does the term 'imperceptibly' mean?

   • According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, 'imperceptibly' as an adverb means "in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree". Definitions of 'imperceptibly' as an adverb.

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   What is imperceptible adjective?

   • Definition of imperceptible adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary very small and therefore unable to be seen or felt imperceptible changes in temperature The differences were imperceptible to all but the most trained eye. There was an almost imperceptible pause as she gathered her breath to speak. opposite perceptible

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   Are very small benefits imperceptible?

   • Very small benefits may be imperceptible. And it is plausible to claim that an ' imperceptible benefit' is not a benefit. beyond the purview of man; too great and all-encompassing to be perceived. Borrowed from Medieval Latin imperceptibilis, By surface analysis, im- + perceptible.

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   Define imperceptible. imperceptible synonyms, imperceptible pronunciation, imperceptible translation, English dictionary definition of imperceptible. adj. 1. Impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses: an imperceptible drop in temperature. 2. So subtle, slight, or gradual as to be barely...

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   The meaning of IMPERCEPTIBLE is not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle. How to use imperceptible in a sentence.

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   Etymology

   Borrowed from Middle French imperceptible, from Medieval Latin imperceptibilis.

   Adjective

   imperceptible (comparative more imperceptible, superlative most imperceptible) 1. not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed 1.1. Synonyms: imperceivable, undistinguishable, unperceivable 1.2. Antonyms: detectable, perceptible 1.3. We all missed the imperceptibleshake of his head as he tried to warn us without being seen. 1.1. 1831, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter VII, in Romance and Reality.[…], volume III, London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley,[…], →O...

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   Etymology

   Borrowed from Medieval Latin imperceptibilis, By surface analysis, im- +‎ perceptible.

   Pronunciation

   1. IPA(key): (Central, Balearic) [im.pər.səpˈtib.blə] 2. IPA(key): (Valencia) [im.peɾ.sepˈti.ble]

   Adjective

   imperceptible m or f (masculine and feminine plural imperceptibles) 1. imperceptible 1.1. Antonym: perceptible

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   Etymology

   From the Medieval Latin imperceptibilis.

   Pronunciation

   1. IPA(key): /ɛ̃.pɛʁ.sɛp.tibl/

   Adjective

   imperceptible (plural imperceptibles) 1. imperceptible 1.1. Synonym: insensible

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   Etymology

   Borrowed from Medieval Latin imperceptibilis. By surface analysis, im- +‎ perceptible.

   Pronunciation

   1. IPA(key): (Spain) /impeɾθebˈtible/ [ĩm.peɾ.θeβ̞ˈt̪i.β̞le] 2. IPA(key): (Latin America) /impeɾsebˈtible/ [ĩm.peɾ.seβ̞ˈt̪i.β̞le] 3. Rhymes: -ible 4. Syllabification: im‧per‧cep‧ti‧ble

   Adjective

   imperceptible m or f (masculine and feminine plural imperceptibles) 1. imperceptible

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   IMPERCEPTIBLE definition: not able to be noticed or felt: . Learn more.

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   imperceptible meaning: not able to be noticed or felt: . Learn more.