impalpable — unable to be felt by touch; intangible or imperceptible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to be felt by touch; intangible or imperceptible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/
Korean meaning: 만질 수 없는, 감지할 수 없는, 무형의
Korean pronunciation: 임-팰-퍼-블 (강세: 팰)
Example Sentences
- The chef's secret ingredient created an impalpable but magical taste that customers couldn't identify.
- My roommate's impalpable snoring was so quiet that I wondered if he was breathing through his nose or his WiFi router.
- The boundary between genius and madness remained impalpable to most observers.
impalpable
ADJECTIVE//ɪmˈpælpəbəl//
unable to be felt by touch; intangible or imperceptible
Cannot be touched or grasped
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What seems palpable and capable becomes impalpable.
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Origin
From Latin 'impalpabilis', combining the prefix 'im-' (not) with 'palpabilis' (able to be felt), derived from 'palpare' (to touch or feel).
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“The chef's secret ingredient created an impalpable but magical taste that customers couldn't identify.”
“My roommate's impalpable snoring was so quiet that I wondered if he was breathing through his nose or his WiFi router.”
“The boundary between genius and madness remained impalpable to most observers.”
“The ghost's presence was so impalpable that even the ghost-hunting equipment gave up and started looking for a new job.”
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