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imperceptible adjective [ ɪmpəˈsɛptɪb(ə)l ]

• so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived.
• "his head moved in an almost imperceptible nod"
Similar: unnoticeable, undetectable, indistinguishable, indiscernible, unapparent, inappreciable, invisible, inaudible, impalpable, unobtrusive, impossible to detect, slight, small, subtle, faint, fine, inconsequential, negligible, tiny, minute, minuscule, microscopic, nanoscopic, infinitesimal, indistinct, unclear, obscure, vague, indefinite, shadowy, hard to make out,
Opposite: obvious, noticeable,
Origin: late Middle English: from French, or from medieval Latin imperceptibilis, from in- ‘not’ + perceptibilis, from the verb percipere (see perceive).


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