Meaning of impalpable in English
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Classifying Adjective
impalpableDefinitions
1. not perceptible to the touchExamples
- « an impalpable pulse »
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Qualitative Adjective
impalpableEtymology
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 touchExamples
- « the intangible constituent of energy- James Jeans »
Antonyms
- 2. imperceptible to the senses or the mind
Examples
- « an impalpable cloud »
- « impalpable shadows »
- « impalpable distinctions »
- « as impalpable as a dream »
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Famous quotes
- « Music is an art that expresses the inexpressible. It rises far above what words can mean or the intelligence define. Its domain is the imponderable and impalpable land of the unconscious. » Charles Munch