First Known Use: 15th century
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imperceptible
adjective im·per·cep·ti·ble \ˌim-pər-ˈsep-tə-bəl\
: impossible to see or notice
Full Definition of IMPERCEPTIBLE
: not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle <imperceptible differences>
— im·per·cep·ti·bly \-ˈsep-tə-blē\ adverb
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Origin of IMPERCEPTIBLE
Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin imperceptibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin perceptibilis perceptible
Related to IMPERCEPTIBLE
- Synonyms
- impalpable, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible
- Antonyms
- appreciable, discernible (also discernable), palpable, perceptible, ponderable, sensible
Rhymes with IMPERCEPTIBLE
IMPERCEPTIBLE Defined for Kids
imperceptible
adjective im·per·cep·ti·ble \ˌim-pər-ˈsep-tə-bəl\
Definition of IMPERCEPTIBLE for Kids
: not noticeable by the senses or by the mind : very small or gradual <imperceptible changes>
— im·per·cep·ti·bly \-blē\ adverb
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