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- [im-per-sep-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪm pərˈsɛp tə bəl/
- /ˌɪmpəˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-per-sep-tuh-buh l]
- /ˌɪm pərˈsɛp tə bəl/
Definitions of imperceptibility word
- adjective imperceptibility very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road. 1
- adjective imperceptibility not perceptible; not perceived by or affecting the senses. 1
- noun imperceptibility something not capable of being perceived by the senses: metaphysical speculation about imperceptibles. 1
- noun imperceptibility The state or quality of being imperceptible. 1
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Origin of imperceptibility
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word imperceptibilis, dating back to 1520-30. See im-2, perceptible
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Parts of speech for Imperceptibility
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imperceptibility popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
imperceptibility usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imperceptibility
noun imperceptibility
- inaudibility — not audible; incapable of being heard.
- faintness — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- noiselessness — accompanied by or making little or no noise; silent; quiet: a noiseless step; a noiseless typewriter.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- quietness — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
Antonyms for imperceptibility
noun imperceptibility
- tangibility — capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial.
- perceptibility — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
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