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pal·pa·ble
\ˈpalpəbəl\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin palpabilis, from Latin palpare to stroke, caress + -abilis -able — more at feel
1. : capable of being touched or felt : perceptible to the sense of touch : tangible
< a barely palpable dust >
< an enlarged palpable spleen >
2. : easily perceptible by one or another of the senses other than touch : noticeable, patent
3. : easily perceptible by the mind : plain, distinct, obvious, manifest
< a palpable absurdity >
< such palpable impostures >
Synonyms: see evident, perceptible |