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Palpable Definition & Meaning

palpable
adjective
  1. capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt; "a barely palpable dust"; "felt sudden anger in a palpable wave"; "the air was warm and close--palpable as cotton"; "a palpable lie"
  2. can be felt by palpation; "a palpable tumor"

"Palpable" in song lyrics

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  • "Y'a que l'oseille de fiable et de bien palpable"
    Sniper — Visions Chaotiques

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Frequently asked questions

What does palpable mean?
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt; "a barely palpable dust"; "felt sudden anger in a palpable wave"; "the air was warm and close--palpable as cotton"; "a palpable lie" can be felt by palpation; "a palpable tumor"
What part of speech is palpable?
Palpable is an adjective.
How many definitions does palpable have?
Palpable has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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