imperceptible
adjective
im·per·cep·ti·ble
ˌim-pər-ˈsep-tə-bəl 
: not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
imperceptible differences
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Examples of imperceptible in a Sentence
These changes will be imperceptible to most people.
a slight difference in hue between the two glasses that's imperceptible unless they're placed side by side
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These are variations that might be imperceptible to the casual sushi eater but which can send a connoisseur into raptures.
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
These marks are imperceptible to the naked eye but can be detected with digital scanning equipment, including smartphones and machine vision cameras, providing a critical layer of authentication that is widely accessible and cost-effective.
—Judy Moon, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
As the doors parted and Brittany laid eyes on her man for the first time, an almost imperceptible shadow passed over her face.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
Subtle errors, camouflaged in labyrinthine webs of code, become imperceptible at the lightning speed of execution.
—Dr. Mithu Storoni, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
These marks are imperceptible to the naked eye but can be detected with digital scanning equipment, including smartphones and machine vision cameras, providing a critical layer of authentication that is widely accessible and cost-effective.
—Judy Moon, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
As the doors parted and Brittany laid eyes on her man for the first time, an almost imperceptible shadow passed over her face.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
Subtle errors, camouflaged in labyrinthine webs of code, become imperceptible at the lightning speed of execution.
—Dr. Mithu Storoni, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Imperceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperceptible. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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imperceptible
adjective
im·per·cep·ti·ble
ˌim-pər-ˈsep-tə-bəl
1
: not noticeable : not perceptible by a sense or by the mind
one whose beauty was imperceptible to others
2
: hardly noticeable : very small or gradual
an imperceptible smile
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