imperceptible
gb/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbəl/ us/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbəl/
C1
Inglese
észrevehetetlen, észrevétlen
C1
FORMAL
1
Schema d'uso:
imperceptible (to [someone])
There was an imperceptible hesitation before she answered.
Válasza előtt volt egy alig észrevehető habozás.
The lighting changed in an imperceptible way as the scene shifted.
A világítás szinte észrevehetetlenül változott, ahogy a jelenet váltott.
At first the pain relief was imperceptible, but it grew over time.
Esempi per chi studia
The difference is imperceptible.
A különbség észrevehetetlen.
His smile was almost imperceptible.
A mosolya szinte észrevehetetlen volt.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes limit it to vision only; it can refer to any sense or to detection (e.g., changes, differences, sounds).
Significato
too slight to notice
Collocazioni
imperceptible change
|imperceptible difference
|imperceptible shift
|imperceptible movement
|imperceptible pause
|imperceptible smile
|imperceptible tremor
|imperceptible rise
|imperceptible variation
|imperceptible improvement
Sinonimi
unnoticeable (Direct and common; emphasizes that people don’t notice it.)
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undetectable (Stronger; suggests even careful checking or instruments may not find it.)
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barely perceptible (Similar meaning; suggests it can be noticed, but only just.)
Contrari
noticeable (Easy to observe or pick up.)
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obvious (Very clear and hard to miss.)
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perceptible (Able to be noticed or detected.)
Temi
perception
|description
Definizione
So small or subtle that people cannot notice it.
So small, subtle, or faint that it cannot be noticed or detected, or is noticed only with great difficulty.
C1
FORMAL
2
észrevétlen
B2
Schema d'uso:
imperceptible [change/increase/decline]
The days became longer by an imperceptible amount each week.
A nappalok hétről hétre észrevétlenül hosszabbodtak.
Her confidence grew in imperceptible steps during the course.
Az önbizalma a tanfolyam során apró, szinte észrevétlen lépésekben nőtt.
The company’s influence expanded through imperceptible changes in policy.
Esempi per chi studia
The change was imperceptible at first.
A változás eleinte észrevétlen volt.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use it for any slow change; it usually means the change is not noticed as it happens.
Significato
happening too gradually to notice
Collocazioni
imperceptible increase
|imperceptible decline
|imperceptible growth
|imperceptible progression
|imperceptible improvement
|imperceptible deterioration
|imperceptible rise
|imperceptible shift
|imperceptible transition
|imperceptible fading
Sinonimi
gradual (Simply means slow; does not necessarily imply ‘not noticeable’.)
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incremental (Step-by-step change; can be measurable even if small.)
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subtle (Hard to notice; not necessarily related to speed.)
Contrari
sudden (Happening quickly, often unexpectedly.)
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abrupt (Sharp, clearly noticeable change.)
Temi
time
|change
Definizione
Changing so slowly that people do not notice it.
Happening so slowly or in such small steps that it is not noticed while it is occurring.
Grammatica
Forma base
imperceptible
IPA
GB/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbəl/
US/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbəl/
Sillabe e accento
im - per - cept - ible (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: imperceptible
Famiglia di parole
Core family
Related words
perceptive
adjective C1
perceptibly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
imperceptibly
adverb C1
unperceptive
adjective
Advanced or less common
perceptual
adjective
misperceive
verb
misperception
noun
Espressioni
almost imperceptible
1/ˈɔlmˌoʊst ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbəl/
fixed phrase
barely noticeable
Very, very hard to notice.
Esempi
- He gave an almost imperceptible nod to signal agreement.
- There was an almost imperceptible change in her tone.
- The boat drifted forward with an almost imperceptible movement.
Esempi per chi studia
- She made an almost imperceptible smile.
imperceptible to the naked eye
1/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbəl tə ðə nˈeɪkɪd ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
not visible without equipment
Not possible to see without special tools.
Esempi
- The crack was imperceptible to the naked eye but showed up in the scan.
- These organisms are imperceptible to the naked eye and require a microscope.
- The color shift is imperceptible to the naked eye unless you compare the samples side by side.
Esempi per chi studia
- The difference is imperceptible to the naked eye.