Impalpable

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

Definitions of impalpable

adjective not able to be felt by touch; intangible

Example Sentences

A1 The concept of time can be impalpable for young children.

A2 The feeling of loneliness is impalpable but can be overwhelming.

B1 The artist's use of color created an impalpable sense of emotion in the painting.

B2 The tension in the room was impalpable, making everyone feel on edge.

C1 The subtle nuances of the poem were impalpable to those who did not study literature.

C2 The impact of the decision was impalpable at first, but became clear over time.

Examples of impalpable in a Sentence

formal The impalpable mist hung over the valley, creating an eerie atmosphere.

informal I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but there was something impalpable about the situation.

slang There was this impalpable vibe in the air that made me feel uneasy.

figurative The love between them was so strong, it was almost impalpable to outsiders.

Grammatical Forms of impalpable

• past tense: impalpabled
• plural: impalpables
• comparative: more impalpable
• superlative: most impalpable
• present tense: impalpable
• future tense: will be impalpable
• perfect tense: has been impalpable
• continuous tense: is being impalpable
• singular: impalpable
• positive degree: impalpable
• infinitive: to impalpable
• gerund: impalpabling
• participle: impalpable

Origin and Evolution of impalpable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impalpable' originated from the Latin word 'impalpabilis', which is derived from the prefix 'im-' (not) and 'palpare' (to touch or feel).

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that cannot be felt by touch, 'impalpable' has evolved to also mean something that is difficult to grasp or understand.