palpable
adjective/ˈpælpəbl/
/ˈpælpəbl/
- that is easily noticed by the mind or the senses
- a palpable sense of relief
- The tension in the room was almost palpable.
- His statement is palpable nonsense.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryPalpable is used with these nouns:- relief
- sense
- tension
- …
Word Originlate Middle English: from late Latin palpabilis, from Latin palpare ‘feel, touch gently’.Want to learn more?
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