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Imperceptible vs Imperceptive - What's the difference?

imperceptible | imperceptive |

As adjectives the difference between imperceptible and imperceptive

is that imperceptible is not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed while imperceptive is unable to perceive.

imperceptible

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed.
    • We all missed the imperceptible shake of his head as he tried to warn us without being seen.

    imperceptive

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Unable to perceive.

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