Impalpably
pə 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.
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impalpable (ɪmˈpælpəbəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | imperceptible, esp to the touch: impalpable shadows |
| 2. | difficult to understand; abstruse |
| impalpa'bility | |
| —n | |
| im'palpably | |
| —adv | |
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| impalpable (ɪmˈpælpəbəl) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | imperceptible, esp to the touch: impalpable shadows |
| 2. | difficult to understand; abstruse |
| impalpa'bility | |
| —n | |
| im'palpably | |
| —adv | |
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