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- [pal-puh-buh l]
- /ˈpæl pə bəl/
- /ˈpæl.pə.bl̩/
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- [pal-puh-buh l]
- /ˈpæl pə bəl/
Definitions of palpably word
- adjective palpably readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity. 1
- adjective palpably capable of being touched or felt; tangible. 1
- adjective palpably Medicine/Medical. perceptible by palpation. 1
- adverb palpably able to be felt by touch 1
- adverb palpably evident, obvious 1
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Origin of palpably
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin palpābilis that can be touched, equivalent to palpā(re) to stroke, touch, palpate1 + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Palpably
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
palpably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
palpably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for palpably
adv palpably
- apparently — You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true.
- conspicuously — easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
- corporeally — of the nature of the physical body; bodily.
- manifestly — readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain: a manifest error.
- materially — to an important degree; considerably: Their endorsement didn't help materially.
adverb palpably
- appreciably — sufficient to be readily perceived or estimated; considerable: There is an appreciable difference between socialism and communism.
- demonstrably — capable of being demonstrated or proved.
- discernibly — capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
- evidently — Plainly or obviously; in a way that is clearly seen or understood.
- obviously — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
Antonyms for palpably
adverb palpably
- immaterially — In an immaterial manner.
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