imperceptible

[im-per-sep-tuh-buhl] / ˌɪm pərˈsɛp tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

hard to sense; faint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gradual inaudible indistinguishable insignificant invisible microscopic subtle undetectable

WEAK

ephemeral evanescent fine impalpable imponderable inappreciable inconsiderable inconspicuous indiscernible indistinct infinitesimal insensible minute momentary shadowy slight small tiny trivial unnoticeable vague

Antonyms

WEAK

apparent conspicuous distinct evident noticeable obvious perceptible seeable striking unobscured

Example Sentences

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Swanson had expected to use small, almost imperceptible changes of the earth to predict the eruption of Mount St. Helens.

From Literature

The wires are nearly imperceptible, and extra heating elements around the edges ensure most of the mattress surface is heated—something many heated blankets don’t always achieve.

From The Wall Street Journal

Miss Mortimer gave a nearly imperceptible sigh of exasperation, but still she waited.

From Literature

But the opposite, reflective face bears an image incised in finely engraved lines that under normal conditions is virtually imperceptible to the naked eye.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Traditionally, the intense heat of firing destroys any biological residue. However, our technique has been able to reveal fingerprint ridges that would otherwise remain imperceptible."

From Science Daily

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