| 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 | ||