— palpability, palpableness , n. — palpably , adv.
/pal"peuh beuhl/ , adj.
1. readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.
2. capable of being touched or felt; tangible.
3. Med. perceptible by palpation.
[ 1350-1400; ME palpabilis that can be touched, equiv. to palpa ( re ) to stroke, touch, PALPATE 1 + -bilis -BLE ]
Syn. 1. manifest, plain. 2. material, corporeal.
Ant. 1. obscure.