1. Adjective
Capable of being touched and felt; perceptible by the touch; as, a palpable form.
2. Adjective
Easily perceptible; plain; distinct; obvious; readily perceived and detected; gross; as, palpable imposture; palpable absurdity; palpable errors.
3. Adjective
(medicine) can be felt by palpation; "a palpable tumor"
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
4. Adjective
so intense as to be almost touched or felt; "there was a palpable sense of joy in the air"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
More about this word
Synonyms and related words
Explore this word