Adjective
/imperˈθe.pli.βle/ (in IPA notation for Spanish)
The word "imperceptible" refers to something that cannot be perceived or noticed due to its very small size or subtlety. It is used to describe things that are either too faint, slight, or gradual for an observer to detect. The term is used in both oral and written contexts, but it may be more prevalent in formal writing, such as scientific or philosophical texts, where precision in language is important.
The difference in the color of the paint is almost imperceptible.
Con el tiempo, el cambio en su actitud se volvió imperceptible.
Over time, the change in his attitude became imperceptible.
El sonido del susurro era tan imperceptible que nadie lo notó.
The word "imperceptible" is not commonly used in many idiomatic expressions, but it can still be found in certain phrases that describe subtle changes or unnoticed details. Here are some relevant examples:
The change was so imperceptible that even the most observant ones hardly noticed it.
A veces, las mejoras son tan imperceptibles que es necesario compararlas con lo anterior.
Sometimes, the improvements are so imperceptible that it is necessary to compare them with what came before.
Lo que parecía un problema grande al principio resultó ser imperceptible con el tiempo.
The word "imperceptible" originates from the Latin term "imperceptibilis," which is composed of the prefix "in-" (meaning "not") and "perceptibilis" (meaning "able to be perceived"). The Latin "perceptus" comes from "percipere," which means "to seize, take in, or understand."