Imperceptible Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪmpɝˈsɛptɪbəɫ

im-per-SEP-tih-buhl

UK

ɪmpəsˈɛptəbəl

im-puh-SEP-tuh-buhl

Definition

Something that is imperceptible is so small, subtle, or gradual that it cannot be noticed or detected by the senses.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and often used in academic, scientific, or literary contexts. Collocations: 'imperceptible change', 'imperceptible movement'. Avoid using it for things that are actually noticeable or obvious.

• Spanish: imperceptible
• Portuguese (BR): imperceptível
• Portuguese (PT): imperceptível
• Chinese (Simplified): 难以察觉的
• Chinese (Traditional): 難以察覺的
• Hindi: अभेद्य
• Arabic: غير ملحوظ
• Bengali: অদৃষ্টিগোচর - অতিসূক্ষ্ম
• Russian: незаметный - едва уловимый
• Japanese: 知覚できない - ごくわずかな
• Vietnamese: không thể nhận thấy - rất nhỏ
• Korean: 감지할 수 없는 - 미미한
• Turkish: fark edilmeyen - hissedilemeyen
• Urdu: غیر محسوس - نامعلوم
• Indonesian: tak terasakan - tidak terlihat

Example Sentences

The sound was so low it was imperceptible.

basic

There was an imperceptible change in her expression.

basic

The difference is almost imperceptible to the naked eye.

basic

Her laughter faded to an imperceptible whisper.

natural

Progress was imperceptible, but over time, things improved.

natural

He gave an imperceptible nod to show he agreed.

natural