impalpable
1. incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
- "the intangible constituent of energy"- James Jeans
• Syn:
intangible
• Ant:
tangible (for: intangible)
• See Also:
abstract
• Derivationally related forms:
impalpability, intangibility (for: intangible), intangibleness (for: intangible)
2. imperceptible to the senses or the mind
- an impalpable cloud
- impalpable shadows
- impalpable distinctions
- as impalpable as a dream
• Ant:
palpable
• Similar to:
elusive, subtle
• See Also:
imperceptible, unperceivable
3. not perceptible to the touch
- an impalpable pulse
• Similar to:
imperceptible, unperceivable
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