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impalpable

im·pal·pable

uncommon

adjective

1.

incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch

  • “the intangible constituent of energy” James Jeans
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2.

imperceptible to the senses or the mind

  • “an impalpable cloud”
  • “impalpable shadows”
  • “impalpable distinctions”
  • “as impalpable as a dream”
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3.

not perceptible to the touch

  • “an impalpable pulse”

Origin

From Middle French impalpable, from Medieval Latin impalpabilis. See im- + palpable.

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