Imperceptible
(adjective)
- Not able to be perceived by the senses; so slight as to be unnoticeable.
- So gradual as to be almost unnoticeable; almost imperceptible.
- Not easily perceived or noticed; subtle.
Origin:
From the latin word "imperceptibilis" meaning "not able to be perceived".
Examples:
- The change in temperature was imperceptible to the human eye.
- The sound of the clock ticking was imperceptible in the quiet room.
- The fading of colors on the painting was imperceptible to most observers.
- The shift in his mood was imperceptible, but she could tell something was wrong.
- The imperceptible increase in weight was almost impossible to notice.