- imperceptible
- adj.VERBS▪ beADVERB▪ almost, nearly, virtually▪
His head moved in an almost imperceptible nod.
PREPOSITION▪ to▪The slight change in the taste was imperceptible to most people.
Collocations dictionary. 2013.
His head moved in an almost imperceptible nod.
The slight change in the taste was imperceptible to most people.
Collocations dictionary. 2013.
imperceptible — [ ɛ̃pɛrsɛptibl ] adj. • 1377; lat. médiév. imperceptibilis 1 ♦ Qu il est impossible de percevoir par les seuls organes des sens. Imperceptible à l œil nu. ⇒ invisible. Son imperceptible. ⇒ inaudible. « le pouls était imperceptible » (Baudelaire) … Encyclopédie Universelle
imperceptible — adjetivo 1. (antepuesto / pospuesto) Que no se puede percibir con los sentidos o la atención, o que es difícil de apreciar o distinguir: Me hizo una señal imperceptible con los ojos, nadie se dio cuenta. Ese imperceptible guiño, ¿será un tic… … Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española
Imperceptible — Im per*cep ti*ble, a. [Pref. im not + perceptible: cf. F. imperceptible.] Not perceptible; not to be apprehended or cognized by the senses; not discernible by the mind; not easily apprehended. [1913 Webster] Almost imperceptible to the touch.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
imperceptible — Imperceptible. adj. de tout genre. Qui ne peut estre apperceu. Cela est imperceptible. Il s estend aussi aux autres sens, & aux choses de l esprit. L odeur de cette fleur est imperceptible. dans cette piece d éloquence l art est presque… … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
imperceptible — (adj.) early 15c., from Fr. imperceptible (early 15c.), from M.L. imperceptibilis, from assimilated form of in not, opposite of (see IN (Cf. in ) (1)) + perceptibilis, from L. percept , pp. stem of percipere (see PERCEIVE (Cf. perceive)). Related … Etymology dictionary
imperceptible — imperceptible, insensible, impalpable, intangible, inappreciable, imponderable all mean incapable of being apprehended by the senses or intellect (as in form, nature, extent, or degree) even though known to be real or existent. Except for this… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
imperceptible — I adjective blurred, concealed, dim, enshrouded, faint, hazy, hidden, ill defined, impalpable, inappreciable, inaudible, indiscernible, indistinct, inscrutable, intangible, invisible, minuscule, minute, nebulous, obscure, scant, screened, shadowy … Law dictionary
imperceptible — [adj] hard to sense; faint ephemeral, evanescent, fine, gradual, impalpable, imponderable, inappreciable, inaudible, inconsiderable, inconspicuous, indiscernible, indistinct, indistinguishable, infinitesimal, insensible, insignificant, invisible … New thesaurus
imperceptible — Imperceptible, Quod percipi non potest, Imperceptum … Thresor de la langue françoyse
imperceptible — adj. Que no se puede percibir … Diccionario de la lengua española
imperceptible — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived. DERIVATIVES imperceptibly adverb … English terms dictionary