inappreciable

adjective

ˌi-nə-ˈprē-shə-bəl How to pronounce inappreciable (audio)
Definition of inappreciablenext
as in invisible
not perceptible by a sense or by the mind an inappreciable change in the temperature

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inappreciable
  1. invisible
  2. imperceptible
  3. subtle
  4. indistinguishable
  5. impalpable
Adjective
  • Designed for comfort and discretion, these nearly invisible hearing aids fit snugly behind or inside the ear, ensuring a seamless and natural listening experience.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Yet the invisible string kept tugging: One night, Sophia attended a dinner for her friend, artist Alexander Berggruen.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • Some attacks were almost imperceptible at first; others disrupted everyday life and caused division among locals.
    Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
  • To a casual viewer, the manipulation might have been imperceptible.
    Stuart A. Thompson, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2024
Definition of imperceptible
Adjective
  • The palate has a mix of caramel, cinnamon sugar, and subtle spice, which offers a rich, layered experience.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The Cognac is complex, featuring plum, fig, and licorice notes, a rich, spicy finish, and subtle vanilla undertones.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • Technology these days can make the voice of a scammer virtually indistinguishable from that of a loved one.
    Cicely Jones, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The soundbar comes in the same black or white matte finish as other Sonos speakers and, at a glance, is indistinguishable from the Arc.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of indistinguishable
Adjective
  • The principle consists in mixing, with the sewage, quantities of lime and clay, combining with the carbonic acid of the fecal matters to form carbonate of lime, in an impalpable powder.
    Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 15 June 2022
  • This is the primordial key point, the impalpable idea that will finally turn out to be the engine of your business.
    Xavier Preterit, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022
Definition of impalpable
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