[PAL-puh-buhl]
adjective
Capable of being touched and felt; perceptible by the touch.
Bryan’s hatred of the Asians became palpable when he got drunk around the time of the Chinese New Year.
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Modern Language Association (MLA Style)
“Palpable.” The Effin’ Word, The Effin’ Word, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/palpable. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Palpable. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved December 30, 2025, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/palpable