Impalpable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)im-ˈpal-pə-bəl/ im·pal·pa·ble

Meaning & Definition of Impalpable

Impalpable (adjective)

  1. incapable of being felt by touch, intangible
  2. so finely divided that no grains or grit can be felt
  3. not readily discerned by the mind

Impalpable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not capable of being perceived by the sense of touch

    "the rich colors used in the wall coverings and furniture give the room an impalpable warmth"

    similar: intangible
    related: bodiless, immaterial, incorporeal, insubstantial, unsubstantial, ethereal, spiritual, unreal
    opposite: palpable, tactile, tangible, touchable
    near: corporeal, physical, embodied, material, real, solid, substantial

  2. not perceptible by a sense or by the mind

    "any difference between the two sound systems is impalpable to all but the most discerning audiophiles"

    similar: imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible
    related: inaudible, intangible, invisible, inconspicuous, indistinct, unnoticeable, unseeable, unseen, faint, insignificant, liminal, slender, slight, subtle, trivial, buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, obscure, shrouded, unapparent, vague
    opposite: appreciable, discernible, palpable, perceptible, ponderable, sensible
    near: audible, observable, recognizable, tangible, visible, clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, noticeable, obvious, plain, prominent, striking, apparent, distinct, significant, straightforward

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Impalpable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Impalpable:

intangible, imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Impalpable

Words with the opposite meaning of Impalpable:

palpable, tactile, tangible, touchable, appreciable, discernible, perceptible, ponderable, sensible

Related Words for Impalpable

bodiless, immaterial, incorporeal, insubstantial, unsubstantial, ethereal, spiritual, unreal, inaudible, invisible, inconspicuous, indistinct, unnoticeable, unseeable, unseen, faint, insignificant, liminal, slender, slight, subtle, trivial, buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, obscure, shrouded, unapparent

Near Antonyms of Impalpable

corporeal, physical, embodied, material, real, solid, substantial, audible, observable, recognizable, visible, clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, noticeable, obvious, plain, prominent, striking, apparent, distinct, significant, straightforward

Word Forms of Impalpable

Derived words: impalpability (noun), impalpably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Impalpable

First known use: 1509

Frequently Asked Questions about Impalpable

What does "Impalpable" mean?

"Impalpable" means incapable of being felt by touch, intangible. As an adjective, it is defined as: incapable of being felt by touch, intangible. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Impalpable"?

Other words for "Impalpable" include intangible, imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable and insensible. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Impalpable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Impalpable"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Impalpable". Common alternatives include intangible, imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable and insensible.

What is the opposite of "Impalpable"?

Antonyms of "Impalpable" include palpable, tactile, tangible, touchable, appreciable, discernible, perceptible and ponderable. Near antonyms include corporeal, physical, embodied and material.

How do you use "Impalpable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Impalpable" in a sentence: "the rich colors used in the wall coverings and furniture give the room an impalpable warmth"; "any difference between the two sound systems is impalpable to all but the most discerning audiophiles".

Is "Impalpable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Impalpable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Impalpable"?

"Impalpable" is pronounced /(ˌ)im-ˈpal-pə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as im·pal·pa·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Impalpable"?

First known use: 1509.