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Learn “Imperceptible”

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Imperceptible

adjective/im-per-SEP-ti-bul/

Meaning

So small or slight that it can hardly be noticed.

In context

With an imperceptible nod, she signalled the team to start the play.

Remember it

Imperceptible is 'im' (not) plus 'perceive': too tiny for you to perceive.

Use it well

Use 'imperceptible' for changes too small to sense, stronger than 'small'.