PALPABLE definition: readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident. See examples of palpable used in a sentence.
Define palpable. palpable synonyms, palpable pronunciation, palpable translation, English dictionary definition of palpable. adj. 1. a. Capable of being handled, touched, or felt; tangible: "Anger rushed out in a palpable wave through his arms and legs" . b. Medicine Capable of...
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.
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.
Definition of palpable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Factsheet What does the word palpable mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word palpable, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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palpable /ˈpælpəbəl/ adj (usually prenominal) easily perceived by the senses or the mind; obvious: the excuse was a palpable lie capable of being touched; tangible capable of being discerned by the sense of touch Etymology: 14th Century: from Late Latin palpābilis that may be touched, from Latin palpāre to stroke, touch ˌpalpaˈbility, ˈpalpableness n ˈpalpably adv