How Do You Spell IMPERCEPTIBLY?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpəsˈɛptəblɪ] (IPA)

The word "imperceptibly" is spelled with the prefix "im-", which means "not," followed by the word "perceptibly," indicating that something is not noticeable or able to be perceived. The first syllable, "im-," is pronounced as /ɪm/ with the vowel sound "ih." The second syllable, "per-," is pronounced as /pər/ with the vowel sound "er." The third syllable, "-cep-," is pronounced as /sɛp/ with the vowel sound "eh." The fourth syllable, "-ti-," is pronounced as /tɪ/ with the vowel sound "ih." Finally, the fifth syllable, "-bly," is pronounced as /bli/ with the vowel sound "ee."

IMPERCEPTIBLY Meaning and Definition

1. Imperceptibly, an adverb, refers to the quality of being done or happening in an extremely subtle, gradual, or indistinct manner, to the extent that it is difficult or impossible to detect, observe, or perceive. It implies that something occurs or changes so subtly or gradually that it eludes detection by the senses or the mind.

   The term can typically be applied to various situations and contexts. For instance, imperceptibly can describe the gradual fading of colors from a summer sunset, where the transition between hues is so subtle that it is challenging to notice the precise moment when one shade transforms into another. Similarly, it can depict the slow aging process, where the progression of wrinkles or graying of hair still allows for recognition of change, but each transformation occurs in such small increments that they are not readily apparent.

   In a figurative sense, imperceptibly can describe the gradual shifting of societal attitudes over time, such as the slowly changing perception of certain social issues that happens so subtly that contrasting viewpoints may go unnoticed until a significant transformation has taken place. It implies the absence of sudden or abrupt shifts, but rather the presence of a gradual, almost imperceivable evolution.

Top Common Misspellings for IMPERCEPTIBLY *

• impercetibly 50%
• inperceptibly 50%

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Other Common Misspellings for IMPERCEPTIBLY

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Etymology of IMPERCEPTIBLY

The word "imperceptibly" originated from the Latin word "imperceptibilis", which is derived from the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and the word "perceptibilis" meaning "perceptible" or "able to be perceived". The Latin root of "perceptibilis" is "perceptus", which is the past participle of "percipere" meaning "to perceive". Thus, "imperceptibly" implies something that is not able to be perceived or goes unnoticed.

Similar spelling words for IMPERCEPTIBLY

• impertinently,
• imperfective,
• impermissibly,
• imperfectibility,
• imperforate,
• imperatively,
• imperceptibility,
• imperative,
• impertinent,
• imperfection,
• impermissible,
• imperceptible.