A word I came across in Sex and the City Season 5 – Episode 5. Carrie’s Party.
Main Entry: pal·pa·ble
Pronunciation: \ˈpal-pə-bəl\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin palpabilis, from Latin palpare to stroke, caress — more at feel
Date: 14th century
1 : capable of being touched or felt : tangible
2 : easily perceptible : noticeable <a palpable difference>
3 : easily perceptible by the mind : manifest
synonyms see perceptible
— pal·pa·bil·i·ty \ˌpal-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— pal·pa·bly \ˈpal-pə-blē\ adverb
- Main Entry: pal·pa·ble
- Pronunciation: \ˈpal-pə-bəl\
- Function: adjective
- Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin palpabilis, from Latin palpare to stroke, caress — more at feel
- Date: 14th century
- 1 : capable of being touched or felt : tangible
- 2 : easily perceptible : noticeable <a palpable difference>
- 3 : easily perceptible by the mind : manifest
- synonyms see perceptible
- — pal·pa·bil·i·ty \ˌpal-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
- — pal·pa·bly \ˈpal-pə-blē\ adverb
