Nepatrná

Neopatrá? No, the correct term is nepatrná. Nepatrná is a Czech adjective meaning not noticeable or insignificant. It describes something whose presence, size, or effect is so small that it is barely perceived or considered unimportant. The word is formed with the negation prefix ne- attached to patrný, which denotes being perceivable or detectable. The feminine singular nominative form is nepatrná; masculine is nepatrný and neuter nepatrné. Like other adjectives, nepatrná agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case, and it is used in a variety of contexts, from everyday speech to scientific writing.

Common uses include describing minor details, marginal effects, or negligible quantities: nepatrná odchylka (an insignificant deviation), nepatrná chyba (a minor error), nepatrné množství (an inconsequential amount). The adverbial form nepatrně serves to modify verbs or adjectives, meaning “barely,” “insignificantly,” or “to a negligible degree,” as in nepatrně lepší (barely better).

Etymology and nuance: nepatrná derives from patrný, meaning perceivable, with negation that shifts the sense toward lack of perceptibility or significance. In practical use, the term conveys a sense of smallness that is recognized and often contrasted with something notable or substantial. It can carry a neutral or slightly evaluative tone, depending on context.

See also: patrný, nepatrný, nepatrně.