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- [im-pal-puh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈpæl pə bəl/
- /ɪmˈpæl.pə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pal-puh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈpæl pə bəl/
Definitions of impalpable word
- adjective impalpable not palpable; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch; intangible. 1
- adjective impalpable difficult for the mind to grasp readily or easily: impalpable distinctions. 1
- adjective impalpable (of powder) so fine that when rubbed between the fingers no grit is felt. 1
- noun impalpable Unable to be felt by touch. 1
- adjective impalpable impossible to touch 1
- adjective impalpable imperceptible, esp to the touch 0
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Origin of impalpable
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1500-10; im-2 + palpable
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Parts of speech for Impalpable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impalpable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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impalpable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impalpable
adj impalpable
- airy — If a building or room is airy, it has a lot of fresh air inside, usually because it is large.
- delicate — Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
- fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
- imperceptible — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
- incorporeal — not corporeal or material; insubstantial.
adjective impalpable
- intangible — not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable.
- unclear — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
- indefinable — not definable; not readily identified, described, analyzed, or determined.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- indescribable — not describable; too extraordinary for description: a scene of indescribable confusion; indescribable euphoria.
Antonyms for impalpable
adj impalpable
- perceptible — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
- tangible — capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial.
- palpable — readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.
- substantial — of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
- understandable — capable of being understood; comprehensible.
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