Meaning & use
Imperceivable
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Not able to be perceived or detected by the senses.
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The scientists measured shifts in the rock formation that were imperceivable to the naked eye.
To most listeners, the pitch difference between the two notes was imperceivable.
A note on using this word
A less common variant of 'imperceptible'; most style guides recommend using 'imperceptible' in formal writing.
Words with a similar meaning
imperceptibleundetectable
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Words with an opposite meaning
perceivablenoticeable
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