Imperceptible

Quick meaning: Imperceptible is an adjective meaning Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.

Meaning

Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.

More Meanings

1. Beyond the purview of man; too great and all-encompassing to be perceived.
2. Something that is imperceptible.

Example Sentences

We all missed the imperceptible shake of his head as he tried to warn us without being seen.

Very small benefits may be imperceptible. And it is plausible to claim that an 'imperceptible benefit' is not a benefit.

To my unpractised eye, the undulations in the track were quite imperceptible, but the engineer's hand on the throttle was never still.

The Church assures the faithful that in the Eucharist one imperceptible is changed into another: the mind illumined by faith recognizes the change and says, Here is a miracle, here is something out of the usual course of nature.

Word Forms

• imperceptibles

Synonyms for imperceptible

Depending on context, synonyms include imperceivable, indiscernible, insensible, undetectable, undiscernible, undistinguishable.

Antonyms for imperceptible

Common opposites include perceptible, detectable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include impalpable, indiscernible, insensible, unperceivable, incognizable, incognoscible.

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