Associations to the word «Impalpable»

Wiktionary

IMPALPABLE, adjective. Not able to be perceived by the senses (especially by touch); intangible or insubstantial

Dictionary definition

IMPALPABLE, adjective. Incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch; "the intangible constituent of energy"- James Jeans.
IMPALPABLE, adjective. Imperceptible to the senses or the mind; "an impalpable cloud"; "impalpable shadows"; "impalpable distinctions"; "as impalpable as a dream".
IMPALPABLE, adjective. Not perceptible to the touch; "an impalpable pulse".

Wise words

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