imperceptible

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin imperceptibilis

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imperceptible (comparative more imperceptible, superlative most imperceptible)

  1. Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.
    We all missed the imperceptible shake of his head as he tried to warn us without being seen.

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[edit] Etymology

From Medieval Latin imperceptibilis, equivalent to in- +‎ perceptible.

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imperceptible m. and f. (plural imperceptibles)

  1. imperceptible

[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From the Medieval Latin imperceptibilis.

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  • IPA: /ɛ̃.pɛʁ.sɛp.tibl/, SAMPA: /E~.pER.sEp.tibl/

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imperceptible (epicene, plural imperceptibles)

  1. imperceptible
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