palpable definition - Dictionary

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pal·pa·ble [ pálpəb'l ]

adjective

Definition:

1. intense: so intense as to be almost able to be felt physically

the palpable tension in the room

2. obvious: obvious or easily observed

a palpable need for change

3. medicine able to be felt: able to be felt by the hands, especially in a medical examination

a palpable lump in the abdomen

[14th century. < late Latin palpabilis< Latin palpare "touch gently, palpate"]

pal·pa·bil·i·ty [ pàlpə bíllətee ] noun

pal·pa·bly adverb