Palpable

Pronunciation: /ˈpælpəbəl/

Definitions of palpable

adjective able to be touched or felt; easily perceived or understood

Example Sentences

A1 The excitement in the room was palpable as the students waited for their exam results.

A2 The tension between the two characters in the movie was palpable throughout the entire film.

B1 The sense of relief was palpable among the employees when they heard about the company's decision to give them a bonus.

B2 The fear in the air was palpable as the storm approached the coastal town.

C1 The tension between the two rival teams was palpable as they faced off in the championship game.

C2 The sense of unease was palpable in the room as the detective revealed the shocking truth about the murder case.

Examples of palpable in a Sentence

formal The tension in the room was palpable as the two leaders sat down to negotiate.

informal You could cut the palpable awkwardness with a knife during their conversation.

slang The excitement in the air was palpable as the concert was about to begin.

figurative The sense of anticipation was so strong it was almost palpable in the room.

Grammatical Forms of palpable

• past tense: palpated
• plural: palpables
• comparative: more palpable
• superlative: most palpable
• present tense: palpable
• future tense: will be palpable
• perfect tense: has been palpable
• continuous tense: is being palpable
• singular: palpable
• positive degree: palpable
• infinitive: to palpate
• gerund: palpating
• participle: palpating

Origin and Evolution of palpable

First Known Use: 1382 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'palpable' originated from the Latin word 'palpare' meaning 'to touch or feel'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in English to describe something that can be touched or felt physically, the meaning of 'palpable' has evolved to also include something that is easily perceived or obvious.