imperceptible
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imperceptible
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Inherited from Middle English imperceptible, from Middle French imperceptible and its etymon Medieval Latin imperceptibilis. By surface analysis, im- + perceptible.
adjective more imperceptible · most imperceptible
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Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.
We all missed the imperceptible shake of his head as he tried to warn us without being seen.
Similar: imperceivable, undistinguishable, unperceivable · Opposite: detectable, perceptible
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Beyond the purview of man; too great and all-encompassing to be perceived.
Similar: cosmic · Opposite: perceptible
Similar: imperceivable, imperceptible, indiscernible, insensible, undetectable, undiscernible, undistinguishable, unperceivable · Opposite: perceptible
noun imperceptibles
- Something that is imperceptible. The worm that cauſeth it, is it any thing elſe but one of thoſe little Creatures, that hath deprived it ſelf from all ſocitety, to eſtabliſh it ſelf a Gyant in its own Countrey? If you ask me, VVhy they are bigger then other imperceptibles? I muſt ask you, VVhy Elephants are bigger then we?
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adjective
Similar: imperceivable, imperceptible, indiscernible, insensible, undetectable, undiscernible, undistinguishable, unperceivable · Opposite: perceptible
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adj not perceptible
| Español | imperceptible |
|---|---|
| हिन्दी | अगोचर agocar |
| Português | impercetível, imperceptível |
| Français | imperceptible, inapercevable |
| Deutsch | unmerklich |
| Ελληνικά | ανεπαίσθητος anepaísthitos |
| Русский | неощути́мый neoščutímyj, незаме́тный nezamétnyj |
Talk about this word "imperceptible." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/imperceptible. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. imperceptible. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/imperceptible "imperceptible." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/imperceptible.Cite this
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title = {imperceptible},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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