ˈpalpəbəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin palpabilis, from Latin palpare to stroke, caress + -abilis -able — more at feel
1. : capable of being touched or felt : perceptible to the sense of touch : tangible
a barely palpable dust
an enlarged palpable spleen
2. : easily perceptible by one or another of the senses other than touch : noticeable , patent
3. : easily perceptible by the mind : plain , distinct , obvious , manifest
a palpable absurdity
such palpable impostures
Synonyms: see evident , perceptible