Impalpable (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Imperceptible to the senses or the mind; "an impalpable cloud"; "impalpable shadows"; "impalpable distinctions"; "as impalpable as a dream".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Palpable

Meaning ²

Incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch; "the intangible constituent of energy"- James Jeans.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Intangible

Related Words

• Impalpability (noun)

Meaning ³

Not perceptible to the touch; "an impalpable pulse".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The doctor struggled to detect the impalpable pulse of the patient, who was barely clinging to life.
• After searching the attic for hours, she finally found the impalpable thread that had been causing her sweater to unravel.
• The impalpable dust particles danced in the beam of light, making it difficult to clean the air without proper equipment.
• The medical imaging technology was unable to detect the impalpable tumor, which was only visible through more invasive procedures.
• The artist's use of impalpable textures and subtle color gradations created a sense of depth and dimensionality in her paintings.