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imperceptible

/ˌɪm.pɚˈsɛp.tə.bəl/
im · per · cep · ti · ble
Adverb:imperceptibly
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1

So slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived by the senses or the mind.

Example

"She gave an almost imperceptible nod to signal that the meeting should conclude."

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• Rhymes for imperceptible

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imperative
imperatively
imperceivable
imperceptible
imperceptibly
imperceptive
imperfect

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Middle French or Medieval Latin imperceptibilis, formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and perceptibilis, from Latin percipere ('to seize, understand, or perceive').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Imperceptible. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/imperceptible
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