palpable

UK
/ˈpæl.pə.bəl/
US
/ˈpæl.pə.bəl/

Translations

palpableadjective
more palpable
Comp.
most palpable
Super.
UK
/ˈpæl.pə.bəl/
US
/ˈpæl.pə.bəl/
palpableMédecine.
The physician noted a palpable lump in the patient's abdomen.
Le médecin a noté une masse palpable dans l’abdomen du patient.
palpableSens concret, perceptible au toucher.
The thick fog was so dense it was almost palpable around us.
Le brouillard épais était si dense qu’il était presque palpable autour de nous.
palpableAu sens figuré, pour une impression ou un effet très évident.
There was a palpable sense of relief when the exam was finally over.
On ressentait un soulagement palpable lorsque l’examen fut enfin terminé.

Definitions

palpableadjective
Capable of being touched or felt; tangible.
The thick fog was so dense it was almost palpable around us.
Easily perceptible or noticeable; obvious.
There was a palpable sense of relief when the exam was finally over.
(Medicine) Able to be detected by touching or palpation during a physical examination.
The physician noted a palpable lump in the patient's abdomen.