impalpable
im·pal·pable
adjective
1.
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
- “the intangible constituent of energy” James Jeans
2.
imperceptible to the senses or the mind
- “an impalpable cloud”
- “impalpable shadows”
- “impalpable distinctions”
- “as impalpable as a dream”
3.
Origin
From Middle French impalpable, from Medieval Latin impalpabilis. See im- + palpable.
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