(n) (psychophysics) the difference between two stimuli that (under properly controlled experimental conditions) is detected as often as it is undetected, Syn. jnd
(adj) capable or worthy of being perceived, Ant. unnoticeable, Example:noticeable shadows under her eyes; noticeable for its vivid historical background; a noticeable lack of friendliness
(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
[きる, kiru] (suf, v5r, vt) (1) (See 噛み切る) to cut (usu. to cut through); (2) (See 縁を切る) to sever (connections, ties); (3) to turn off (i.e. the light); (4) (See 電話を切る) to terminate (i.e. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to disconnect; (5) to punch (a ticket); to tear off (a stub); (6) to open (something sealed); (7) to start; (8) to set (a limit); (9) (See 値切る) to reduce; to decrease; to discount; (10) to shake off (water, etc.); to let drip-dry (or drain); (11) to cross; (12) to do (something noticeable); (13) to turn (a vehicle); (14) to cut (the ball); (15) to shuffle (cards); (16) (See 切り札) to trump; (17) (in Go) to isolate (an opponent's stone); (suf, v5r) (18) (See 疲れきる) (after the -masu stem of a verb) to finish; to complete; (P)#11194