English adjective: palpable | |||
1. | palpable capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt | ||
Samples | A barely palpable dust. Felt sudden anger in a palpable wave. The air was warm and close--palpable as cotton. A palpable lie. | ||
Synonyms | tangible | ||
Similar | perceptible | ||
See also | perceptible | ||
Antonyms | impalpable | ||
2. | palpable can be felt by palpation | ||
Samples | A palpable tumor. | ||
Similar | perceptible | ||
Domain category | medical specialty, medicine | ||
Antonyms | imperceptible, unperceivable | ||