(adj) impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses, Syn.unperceivable, Ant.perceptible, Example: an imperceptible drop in temperature; an imperceptible nod; color is unperceivable to the touch
(adv) in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree, Syn.unnoticeably, Ant.perceptibly, Example: the power of the Secretary of State in London increased gradually but imperceptibly
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
a. [ Pref. im- not + perceptible: cf. F. imperceptible. ] Not perceptible; not to be apprehended or cognized by the senses; not discernible by the mind; not easily apprehended. [ 1913 Webster ]
Almost imperceptible to the touch. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Its operation is slow, and in some cases almost imperceptible. Burke.
-- Im`per*cep"ti*ble*ness, n. -- Im`per*cep"ti*bly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]
Their . . . subtilty and imperceptibleness. Sir M. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]
แสดงได้ทั้งความหมายของคำเดี่ยว และคำผสม ได้อย่างถูกต้อง
เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย