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- Dictionarypal·pa·ble/ˈpalpəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible: "a palpable sense of loss" Similar Opposite
- 2. able to be touched or felt: "the palpable bump at the bridge of the nose" Similar
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Sep 4, 2011 · The meaning of PALPABLE is capable of being touched or felt : tangible. How to use palpable in a sentence. Feel Out the Definition of Palpable Synonym Discussion of Palpable.
PALPABLE definition: 1. so obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if…. Learn more.
Palpable definition: readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident. See examples of PALPABLE used in a sentence.
When something is palpable, you can touch or handle it, even though the word is often used to describe things that usually can't be handled or touched, such as emotions or sensations. You probably won't see palpable used to describe, say, an egg or a doorknob or a motorcycle.
Definition of palpable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PALPABLE meaning: 1. so obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if…. Learn more.
palpable. (ˈpælpəbəl) adj. 1. (usually prenominal) easily perceived by the senses or the mind; obvious: the excuse was a palpable lie. 2. capable of being touched; tangible. 3. (Medicine) med capable of being discerned by the sense of touch: a palpable tumour.
palpable meaning, definition, what is palpable: a feeling that is palpable is so strong ...: Learn more.
that is easily noticed by the mind or the senses a palpable sense of relief The tension in the room was almost palpable. His statement is palpable nonsense.
You describe something as palpable when it is obvious or intense and easily noticed. The tension between them is palpable. American English : palpable / ˈpælpəbəl /
