imperceptible
gb/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbəl/ us/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbəl/
C1
Engels
észrevehetetlen, észrevétlen
C1
FORMAL
1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The difference is imperceptible.
A különbség észrevehetetlen.
His smile was almost imperceptible.
A mosolya szinte észrevehetetlen volt.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes limit it to vision only; it can refer to any sense or to detection (e.g., changes, differences, sounds).
Betekenis
too slight to notice
Woordcombinaties
imperceptible change
|imperceptible difference
|imperceptible shift
|imperceptible movement
|imperceptible pause
|imperceptible smile
|imperceptible tremor
|imperceptible rise
|imperceptible variation
|imperceptible improvement
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
perception
|description
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The change was imperceptible at first.
A változás eleinte észrevétlen volt.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use it for any slow change; it usually means the change is not noticed as it happens.
Betekenis
happening too gradually to notice
Woordcombinaties
imperceptible increase
|imperceptible decline
|imperceptible growth
|imperceptible progression
|imperceptible improvement
|imperceptible deterioration
|imperceptible rise
|imperceptible shift
|imperceptible transition
|imperceptible fading
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
sudden (Happening quickly, often unexpectedly.)
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abrupt (Sharp, clearly noticeable change.)
Thema's
time
|change
Definitie
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
Lemmavorm
imperceptible
IPA
GB/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbəl/
US/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbəl/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
im - per - cept - ible (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: imperceptible
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
almost imperceptible
1/ˈɔlmˌoʊst ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbəl/
fixed phrase
barely noticeable
Very, very hard to notice.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The difference is imperceptible to the naked eye.