imperceptible

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Adjective

imperceptible

1. not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed
   • 1986, Derek Parfit, Reasons and Persons, OUP Oxford (ISBN 9780191622441), page 75:

     Very small benefits may be imperceptible. And it is plausible to claim that an 'imperceptible benefit' is not a benefit.

   We all missed the imperceptible shake of his head as he tried to warn us without being seen.
   Synonyms: imperceivable, undistinguishable, unperceivable
   Antonyms: detectable, perceptible

Translations

• French: imperceptible
• Russian: неощути́мый
• Spanish: imperceptible

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