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imperceptible
[ im-per-sep-tuh-buhl ]
adjective
- very slight, gradual, or subtle:
the imperceptible slope of the road.
- not perceptible; not perceived by or affecting the senses.
Synonyms: , ,
noun
- something not capable of being perceived by the senses:
metaphysical speculation about imperceptibles.
imperceptible
/ ˌɪəˈɛɪə /
adjective
- too slight, subtle, gradual, etc, to be perceived
Derived Forms
- ˌˈپ, adverb
- ˌˌپˈٲ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- p·t·i·ٲ p·t··Ա noun
- p·t· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of imperceptible1
Example Sentences
The shrewd, vivifying juxtaposition pits crude, primal, static stone, its huge weight pressing the ground beneath your feet, against sleek, industrially elegant windmills spinning overhead to catch the invisible airstream and generate similarly imperceptible energy.
Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, has the ability to stretch his body to the extreme, while his partner, Sue — a.k.a. the Invisible Woman — is imperceptible and can manipulate force fields.
Julee Cruise’s siren vocals intertwine with imperceptible grooves that swell like gentle ocean waves.
Those sounds are imperceptible to people but fall within the hearing range of other animals, including insects.
And there’s so many almost imperceptible details that Alfonso has woven in — and encouraged us to weave into our performances — that hopefully it is rewarding to watch a second time.
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