Meaning of impalpable in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪmˈpælpəb(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    impalpable

    Definitions

    1. not perceptible to the touch

    Examples

    • « an impalpable pulse »

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    impalpable

    Etymology

    early 16th century: from French, or from late Latin impalpabilis, from in-‘not’ + palpabilis (see palpable)

    Definitions

    1. incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch

    Examples

    • « the intangible constituent of energy- James Jeans »

    Antonyms

  3. 2. imperceptible to the senses or the mind

    Examples

    • « an impalpable cloud »
    • « impalpable shadows »
    • « impalpable distinctions »
    • « as impalpable as a dream »

    Synonyms

    Antonyms

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