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imperceptible

im·per·cep·tible

US/ˌɪmpɜrˈsɛptɪbʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

  • “an imperceptible drop in temperature”
  • “an imperceptible nod”
  • “color is unperceivable to the touch”

Origin

Inherited from Middle English imperceptible, from Middle French imperceptible and its etymon Medieval Latin imperceptibilis. By surface analysis, im- + perceptible.

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