November 07, 2026

Impalpable

adjective

Definition

Unable to be felt by touch; not easily comprehended. An impalpable sensation is one so subtle it can barely be described.

Example Sentence

“The impalpable sadness in the music was more moving than any explicit statement of grief.”

Etymology

From Medieval Latin impalpabilis, from in- (not) + palpabilis (palpable), from palpare (to touch gently).

Scrabble Score

I1M3P3A1L1P3A1B3L1E1

IMPALPABLE scores 18 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

intangible imperceptible subtle elusive

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