inappreciable

Too small to notice

Inappreciable means too small to be noticed or to matter—imperceptible or negligible.

The difference between two measurements might be inappreciable, or a change so gradual as to be inappreciable over short periods: The effect on the budget was inappreciable.

The word emphasizes that something exists but falls below the threshold of practical significance.

imperceptible

undetectable

Impossible to notice

insensible · unobservable · subliminal · intangible · faint · hidden · veiled · obscure · latent · subtle

negligible

insignificant

Lacking importance or consequence

minor · slight · paltry · meager · nominal · minimal · marginal · infinitesimal · minuscule · token

Opposites
perceptibility

inappreciableperceptible

Able to be sensed

noticeable · appreciable · discernible · palpable · detectable

magnitude/significance

inappreciablesignificant

Having notable importance

considerable · substantial · appreciable · important · major

Family

appreciate, appreciation, appraisal, depreciate, appreciative, appreciable, unappreciated, appraiser, reappraisal

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