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imperceptible

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


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Beside him, his mother gave a small, almost imperceptible shrug.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Methane gas may be imperceptible, but the garbage that produces it is not -- Tiltil's 17,000 inhabitants have grown increasingly concerned about the health impact of such drastic pollution.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Since then, an October study published in the journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living showed just how much could be gained by a nearly imperceptible amount of extra fabric.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

"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 • Nov. 2, 2025

He gave an almost imperceptible nod and took the slightest step away from her and toward the front door.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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