imperceptible

«imperceptible» in Mova's school dictionary: So small, slight or slow that it cannot be seen, heard or… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

adjective

meaning for a pupil

So small, slight or slow that it cannot be seen, heard or felt. tree →

sense in the lessons

A science and story word: «an imperceptible movement», «imperceptible change». In science some changes, like the hour hand moving or plants growing, are imperceptible from second to second but clear over time. In stories it shows something very subtle, like an imperceptible nod.

examples

• The change in the river's level was almost imperceptible. tree →
• She gave an imperceptible nod. tree →
• The hour hand moves at an imperceptible speed. tree →
• Continents drift at an imperceptible rate, a few centimetres a year. tree →
• The Cheshire Cat faded away by imperceptible degrees until only its grin was left. tree →
• There was an imperceptible tremor before the earthquake. tree →

note

Adjective; adverb imperceptibly. Prefix «im-» = not, «perceptible» = able to be noticed. Spelling: -ible, not -able. Opposite: perceptible, noticeable.

Trees and pragmatics

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