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
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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The emotional cost of mentally undoing and redoing past events might be imperceptible in the moment, but compounds considerably in the long run.
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There was very little, almost imperceptible cross-control.
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The Origins of Dark Energy The traditional explanation for the universe’s growth centers around dark energy, presumed to be an imperceptible force that pushes space outward and makes up nearly 70 percent of the universe.
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There was very little, almost imperceptible cross-control.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
There was very little, almost imperceptible cross-control.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
The Origins of Dark Energy The traditional explanation for the universe’s growth centers around dark energy, presumed to be an imperceptible force that pushes space outward and makes up nearly 70 percent of the universe.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
There was very little, almost imperceptible cross-control.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Imperceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperceptible. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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