Imperceptible

/ˌɪmpərˈsɛptəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Impossible to perceive; extremely subtle or gradual.

The changes in her expression were so imperceptible that no one noticed her discomfort.

Barely noticeable; slight to the point of being undetectable.

There was an imperceptible difference in the color of the paint that only a trained eye could discern.

So small or slight that it cannot be detected by normal senses.

The temperature dropped at an imperceptible rate throughout the night.

Difficult to detect or understand due to its smallness or subtlety.

His voice had an imperceptible tremor that hinted at his nervousness.

From Latin 'imperceptibilis', meaning 'not able to be perceived'.

imperceptible drift

A gradual change that is hard to notice.

imperceptible movement

A movement so slight that it's hardly noticeable.

imperceptible difference

A difference that is too small to be seen or detected.

perceptible

Able to be perceived or noticed.

noticeable

Able to be seen or noticed; evident.

Barely noticeable

His smile was so small, it was almost imperceptible.

So minimal you miss it

The improvements were imperceptible, like they barely happened at all.