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  • 21imperceptible — [[t]ɪ̱mpə(r)se̱ptɪb(ə)l[/t]] ADJ Something that is imperceptible is so small that it is not noticed or cannot be seen. Brian s hesitation was almost imperceptible. Syn: indiscernible Derived words: imperceptibly [[t]ɪmpərse̱ptɪbli[/t]] ADV usu… …

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  • 22imperceptible — adjective an imperceptible change, movement etc is difficult to see or notice because it is very small: an almost imperceptible change of speed imperceptibly adverb: The daylight faded almost imperceptibly into night. imperceptibility noun (U) …

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  • 23imperceptible — adjective the imperceptible shift of constellations an imperceptible rustle of cellophane Syn: unnoticeable, undetectable, indistinguishable, indiscernible, invisible, inaudible, inappreciable, impalpable, unobtrusive, inconspicuous, unseen;… …

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  • 24imperceptible — UK [ˌɪmpə(r)ˈseptəb(ə)l] / US [ˌɪmpərˈseptəb(ə)l] adjective something imperceptible is so slight or small that it is very difficult to notice There was an almost imperceptible pause before she spoke. Derived word: imperceptibly adverb Her… …

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  • 25imperceptible — /ɪmpəˈsɛptəbəl / (say impuh septuhbuhl) adjective 1. very slight, gradual, or subtle: imperceptible gradations. 2. not perceptible; not affecting the perceptive faculties. –noun 3. that which is imperceptible. –imperceptibility… …

  • 26imperceptible — {{#}}{{LM I21064}}{{〓}} {{SynI21602}} {{[}}imperceptible{{]}} ‹im·per·cep·ti·ble› {{《}}▍ adj.inv.{{》}} Imposible de percibir: • Algunos sonidos son imperceptibles al oído humano.{{○}} {{#}}{{LM SynI21602}}{{〓}} {{CLAVE… …

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  • 27imperceptible — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin imperceptibilis, from Latin in + Late Latin perceptibilis perceptible Date: 15th century not perceptible by a sense or by the mind ; extremely slight, gradual, or subtle …

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  • 28imperceptible — imperceptibility, imperceptibleness, n. imperceptibly, adv. /im peuhr sep teuh beuhl/, adj. 1. very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road. 2. not perceptible; not perceived by or affecting the senses. n. 3. something not …

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  • 29imperceptible — adjective 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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  • 30imperceptible — (adj) (Intermedio) que no se capta por los sentidos, que parece ser invisible e intangible Ejemplos: La prometida bajada de precios ha sido casi imperceptible en la vida cotidiana. Los poros de la piel son prácticamente imperceptibles a simple… …

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