palpˈable adjective

1. That can be touched or felt
2. Perceptible
3. (of eg lies, etc) easily found out
4. Obvious, gross

palpˈableness noun

palpˈably adverb

palpˈāte transitive verb

To examine by touching or pressing (esp medicine)

palpāˈtion noun

The act of examining by means of touch

palpˈable-grossˈ adjective (Shakespeare).