PALPABLE


Meaning of PALPABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpal-pə-bəl ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin palpabilis, from Latin palpare to stroke, caress — more at feel

Date: 14th century

1. : capable of being touched or felt : tangible

2. : easily perceptible : noticeable

a palpable difference

3. : easily perceptible by the mind : manifest

Synonyms: see perceptible

• pal·pa·bil·i·ty ˌpal-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun

• pal·pa·bly ˈpal-pə-blē adverb

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