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palpable definition

pal·pable (pal′pə bəl)

adjective

  1. that can be touched, felt, or handled; tangible
  2. easily perceived by the senses; audible, recognizable, perceptible, noticeable, etc.
  3. clear to the mind; obvious; evident; plain

Etymology: ME < LL palpabilis < L palpare, to touch, prob. < IE base *pel-, to make move, shake > feel

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