Imperceptibly

Imperceptibly
Imperceptible Im`per*cep"ti*ble, 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]


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  • imperceptibly — adv. in a subtle manner; in a way that is not perceived by the senses …   English contemporary dictionary

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