imperceptible
adjective
im·per·cep·ti·ble
ˌim-pər-ˈsep-tə-bəl 
: not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
imperceptible differences
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Examples of imperceptible in a Sentence
These changes will be imperceptible to most people.
a slight difference in hue between the two glasses that's imperceptible unless they're placed side by side
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Restaurants in particular should proactively promote eating smaller portions and consider gradual, imperceptible changes to portion sizes.
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Hank Cardello, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Level 1 emits a light pulse that’s almost imperceptible especially when playing easygoing music like smooth jazz or adult contemporary.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2024
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Hank Cardello, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Level 1 emits a light pulse that’s almost imperceptible especially when playing easygoing music like smooth jazz or adult contemporary.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Imperceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperceptible. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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imperceptible
adjective
im·per·cep·ti·ble
ˌim-pər-ˈsep-tə-bəl
1
: not noticeable : not perceptible by a sense or by the mind
one whose beauty was imperceptible to others
2
: hardly noticeable : very small or gradual
an imperceptible smile
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