pal·pa·ble [pal-puh-buhl]
adjective
1. readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.
2. capable of being touched or felt; tangible.
3. Medicine/Medical . perceptible by palpation.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin palpābilis that can be touched, equivalent to palpā ( re ) to stroke, touch, palpate1 + -bilis -ble
adjective
1. readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.
2. capable of being touched or felt; tangible.
3. Medicine/Medical . perceptible by palpation.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin palpābilis that can be touched, equivalent to palpā ( re ) to stroke, touch, palpate1 + -bilis -ble
This is a good word that I've used many times without even knowing it's real definition LOL! I'm glad I've used it correctly >.>
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