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imperceptible

CEFR: C2
So slight, gradual, subtle, or minute as to be barely noticeable, detected, or perceived by the senses or instruments.

Synonyms

  • undetectable
  • inappreciable
  • subtle

Common Collocations

  • almost imperceptible
  • imperceptible change
  • imperceptible difference

Example Sentence

Tectonic plate drift occurs at an imperceptible rate of a few centimetres per year.

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