adj.
Pronunciation: ' pal-p ə -b ə l
Function: 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 \ ˌ pal-p ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– pal · pa · bly \ ' pal-p ə -bl ē \ adverb