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    pal·pa·ble
    [ˈpalpəb(ə)l]
    adjective
    palpable (adjective)
    1. (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible:
      "a palpable sense of loss"
      • plain to see or comprehend:
        "to talk of dawn raids in the circumstances is palpable nonsense"
    2. able to be touched or felt:
      "the palpable bump at the bridge of the nose"
    Origin
    late Middle English: from late Latin palpabilis, from Latin palpare ‘feel, touch gently’.
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    adjective
    1. (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible:
      perceptible
      perceivable
      visible
      noticeable
      appreciable
      discernible
      detectable
      observable
      tangible
      recognizable
      notable
      unmistakable
      transparent
      indisputable
      self-evident
      incontrovertible
      incontestable
      undeniable
      obvious
      clear
      plain
      evident
      apparent
      manifest
      patent
      marked
      conspicuous
      pronounced
      striking
      distinct
      as plain as a pikestaff
      writ large
      beyond doubt
      as clear as day
      blinding
      inescapable
      overt
      open
      undisguised
      unconcealed
      glaring
      blatant
      flagrant
      barefaced
      gross
      stark
      plain to see
      as plain as the nose on one's face
      standing/sticking out like a sore thumb
      standing/sticking out a mile
      right under one's nose
      staring one in the face
      beyond question
      written all over someone
      Opposite:
      intangible
      imperceptible
    2. able to be touched or felt:
      tangible
      touchable
      noticeable
      detectable
      solid
      concrete
      material
      substantial
      real
     
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    The meaning of PALPABLE is capable of being touched or felt : tangible. How to use palpable in a sentence. Feel Out the Definition of Palpable Synonym Discussion of Palpable.

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    What is the difference between sensible and palpable?
    sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind. palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable. tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally.

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    What is a palpable lie?
    1. (usually prenominal) easily perceived by the senses or the mind; obvious: the excuse was a palpable lie. 3. (Medicine) med capable of being discerned by the sense of touch: a palpable tumour.

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    What is a synonym for palpable?
    Some common synonyms of palpable are appreciable, perceptible, ponderable, sensible, and tangible. While all these words mean "apprehensible as real or existent," palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable. In what contexts can appreciable take the place of palpable?

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    What is the difference between palpable and appreciable?
    palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable. tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally. appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable.

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    What is a palpable tumor?
    A palpable tumor. Clear to the mind; obvious; evident; plain. (medicine) That can be detected by palpation. Perceptible to touch; capable of being palpated. From Middle French palpable and its source, Latin palpābilis. His pain was almost palpable, and she couldn't help feeling it was too raw for him to fake. There was palpable tension in the room.

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    Palpable means that something can be touched, felt, or handled; tangible, or that something is easily perceived by the senses; obvious, clear, or evident. See synonyms, antonyms, sentences, and origin of palpable.

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