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impalpable
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pal
-p
uh
-b
uh
l
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im·pal·pa·ble
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ɪmˈpæl
pə
bəl
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pal
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uh
-b
uh
l
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adjective
1.
not
palpable
;
incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch; intangible.
2.
difficult for the mind to grasp readily or easily:
impalpable distinctions.
3.
(of powder) so fine that when rubbed between the fingers no grit is felt.
Origin:
1500–10;
im-
2
+
palpable
Related forms
im·pal·pa·bil·i·ty,
noun
im·pal·pa·bly,
adverb
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It is smooth to the touch because it is all composed of gold-beaters' film rubbed to almost
impalpable
powder.
For the ordinary minded economy is an
impalpable
construct not worth bothering.
We share an
impalpable
loss with his adoring family and friends.
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It is smooth to the touch because it is all composed of gold-beaters' film rubbed to almost
impalpable
powder.
For the ordinary minded economy is an
impalpable
construct not worth bothering.
We share an
impalpable
loss with his adoring family and friends.
Crace's allegories make disconcerting and tangible fictions of
impalpable
realms.
There is in his temperament some
impalpable
source of health and well-being.
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impalpable
(ɪmˈpælpəb
ə
l)
—
adj
1.
imperceptible, esp to the touch:
impalpable shadows
2.
difficult to understand; abstruse
impalpa'bility
—
n
im'palpably
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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