Palpable
Pronunciation: /ˈpælpəbəl/
Palpable (adj)
- Able to be felt with your hands; not just imagined or seen.
- So strong or clear that people can easily notice it.
- In medicine, possible to feel during an exam, often a lump or swelling.
Examples
- There was a palpable lump that I could feel.
- The tension in the room was palpable as soon as we arrived.
Palpable (adjective)
Examples
- The lump is palpable under the skin.
- A palpable bump can be felt on the arm.