imperceptibly
gb/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbli/ us/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbli/
C1
Английский
Значения
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adverb
C1
property
1
in a way barely noticeable
So slightly that people cannot notice it.
Модель употребления:
[something] changes/moves/increases imperceptibly; [someone] does [something] imperceptibly
Частая ошибка:
Often misspelled as *imperceptable* (the adjective is *imperceptible*). Also confused with the adjective (*imperceptible*)—use *imperceptibly* to describe a verb.
Синонимы
barely (More informal and common; can sound less precise.)
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hardly (Often emphasizes ‘almost not at all’ rather than subtle change.)
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subtly (Suggests delicate or indirect effect, not necessarily too small to notice.)
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perceptibly (Opposite direction in meaning; included as a near-contrast for clarity.)
Антонимы
noticeably (Clear enough to be easily observed.)
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obviously (So clear it is hard to miss.)
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perceptibly (To a degree that can be perceived.)
Коллокации
imperceptibly small
|imperceptibly slow
|imperceptibly slight
|imperceptibly thin
|change imperceptibly
|shift imperceptibly
|increase imperceptibly
|fade imperceptibly
|imperceptibly different
|imperceptibly closer
Темы
perception
|description
|change_time
Примеры
- The temperature rose imperceptibly as the sun came up.
- She gave an imperceptibly small nod to signal agreement.
- Over the years, the neighborhood has changed imperceptibly.
Примеры для изучающих
- The line moved imperceptibly.
- He smiled imperceptibly.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
imperceptibly
IPA
GB/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbli/
US/ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbli/
Слоги и ударение
im - per - cept - ibly (4 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: imperceptibly
- Plural: imperceptiblies
Родственные слова
Forms
imperceptiblies
noun
Core family
Related words
perceptibly
adverb
perceptively
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
imperceptible
adjective C1
unperceptive
adjective
Advanced or less common
perceptual
adjective
Выражения
almost imperceptibly
1/ˈɔlmˌoʊst ˌɪmpɚsˈɛptɪbli/
fixed phrase
very slightly; barely noticeable
So slightly that you can hardly see or feel it.
Примеры
- His hand trembled almost imperceptibly as he signed the form.
- The lights dimmed almost imperceptibly before the film started.
- The ship turned almost imperceptibly to the east.