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imperceptible

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


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It’s a cruelty that Navarrette plays with aplomb, using slight changes in her facial expressions and almost imperceptible eye movements to convey the differences between the two versions of her character.

From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026

"The patterned nanostructures are imperceptible to the human eye, about the size of the wavelength of visible light," Dionne adds.

From Science Daily ● May 30, 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

The hum of the electric motor is imperceptible, and it is only at speed that the sound of the rolling wheels on the road breaks through.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025

Henry, by the door, gave me a small nod and a smile, nearly imperceptible.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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