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View usage for: impalpable in British English (ɪmˈpælpəbəl) adjective1. imperceptible, esp to the touch impalpable shadows 2. difficult to understand; abstruse Derived forms impalpability (imˌpalpaˈbility) noun impalpably (imˈpalpably) adverb impalpable in American English (ɪmˈpælpəbəl) adjective1. that cannot be felt by touching 2. too slight or subtle to be grasped easily by the mind Derived forms impalpability (imˌpalpaˈbility) noun impalpably (imˈpalpably) adverb Word origin Fr < ML impalpabilis: see in- 2 & palpable Examples of 'impalpable' in a sentenceimpalpable Here he had seen the mysterious object in the water whose colour, reflecting the steel wall above, was impalpable as sifted cinnamon.There was an impalpable, cold dankness in the air and a strange odor, a blend of the metal of the locomotive and of coffee vapors. Synonyms of 'impalpable'intangible, fine, thin, delicate More Synonyms of impalpable Definition not able to be felt by touching (formal) Synonyms delicate disembodied indistinct incorporeal unsubstantial Additional synonymsDefinition having little basis in reality `launch aid', an airy euphemism for more state handouts Synonyms insubstantial, imaginary, visionary, flimsy, fanciful, ethereal, immaterial, illusory, wispy, weightless, incorporeal, vaporous Definition of delicate or careful workmanship Her suit was of a pale grey fine material. Synonyms delicate, light, thin, sheer, lightweight, flimsy, wispy, gossamer, diaphanous, gauzy, chiffony Definition too slight, subtle, or gradual to be noticed His hesitation was almost imperceptible. Synonyms undetectable, slight, subtle, small, minute, fine, tiny, faint, invisible, gradual, shadowy, microscopic, indistinguishable, inaudible, infinitesimal, teeny-weeny, unnoticeable, insensible, impalpable (formal), indiscernible, teensy-weensy, inappreciable Nearby words ofimpalpable - impaired
- impairment
- impale
- impalpable
- impart
- impartial
- impartiality
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