adj
imperceptible
Imperceptible (adj) means not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.
adj
1
Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.
2
Beyond the purview of man; too great and all-encompassing to be perceived.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English imperceptible, from Middle French imperceptible and its etymon Medieval Latin imperceptibilis. By surface analysis, im- + perceptible.
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What is the meaning of imperceptible?
"imperceptible" (adj) means not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.
What are the different meanings of imperceptible?
"imperceptible" has 2 main meanings: 1. Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed; 2. Beyond the purview of man; too great and all-encompassing to be perceived.