Imperceptible

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Pronunciation: /ɪmˌpɜrsɛptəbəl/

Definitions of imperceptible

noun a word that describes a quality or attribute of a person or thing

Example Sentences

A1 The imperceptible sound of the wind rustling through the trees was soothing.

A2 She noticed an imperceptible change in his mood, but couldn't quite put her finger on it.

B1 The imperceptible shift in the company's strategy went unnoticed by most employees.

B2 The imperceptible difference in taste between the two wines could only be detected by a true connoisseur.

C1 His imperceptible movements allowed him to blend into the crowd without drawing attention to himself.

C2 The imperceptible shift in global politics had far-reaching consequences that were only evident to a few experts.

adjective not perceptible or barely noticeable

Example Sentences

A1 The sound of the clock ticking was imperceptible in the noisy room.

A2 She made an imperceptible movement with her hand, signaling for him to be quiet.

B1 The changes in the painting were so subtle that they were almost imperceptible to the untrained eye.

B2 The difference in taste between the two wines was imperceptible to most people.

C1 His influence on the decision-making process was imperceptible, but significant.

C2 The shift in public opinion was imperceptible at first, but grew steadily over time.

Examples of imperceptible in a Sentence

formal The changes in the data were so subtle that they were almost imperceptible to the naked eye.

informal I couldn't even tell he had cut his hair, it was so imperceptible.

slang Her makeup skills are so good that she can create an imperceptible contour.

figurative The impact of his words was imperceptible at first, but it slowly started to affect everyone around him.

Grammatical Forms of imperceptible

past tense

was imperceptible

plural

imperceptibles

comparative

more imperceptible

superlative

most imperceptible

present tense

is imperceptible

future tense

will be imperceptible

perfect tense

has been imperceptible

continuous tense

is being imperceptible

singular

imperceptible

positive degree

imperceptible

infinitive

to be imperceptible

gerund

being imperceptible

participle

imperceptible

Origin and Evolution of imperceptible

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'imperceptible' originated from the Latin word 'imperceptibilis', which is derived from the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and 'perceptibilis' meaning 'perceptible'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'imperceptible' has retained its core meaning of 'not able to be perceived' over time. However, its usage has expanded to include more abstract concepts beyond just physical perception.