imperceptible
pronunciation
How to pronounce imperceptible in British English:
UK [ˌɪmpəˈseptəbl]
How to pronounce imperceptible in American English:
US [ˌɪmpərˈseptəbl]
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- Adjective:
- impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
Word Origin
- imperceptible (adj.)
- early 15c., from French imperceptible (early 15c.), from Medieval Latin imperceptibilis, from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + perceptibilis (see perceptible). Related: Imperceptibly. OED marks imperceivable as "Now rare."
Antonym
Example
- 1. An imperceptible electrical charge ran from the meter through his body .
- 2. There was an almost imperceptible pause before she spoke .
- 3. The subtle gravitational influence of the moon is imperceptible to humans yet is able to move oceans .
- 4. The movements are almost imperceptible .
- 5. However , scientists now find that such imperceptible pictures can be made visible when people hear the name of the object in question .