1. (a.) Capable of being touched or felt; perceptible by the touch; perceptible; as, a palpable tension\.

2. (a.) Easily perceptible; plain; distinct; obvious; readily perceived and detected; gross; as, palpable imposture; palpable absurdity; palpable errors.

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