impalpable

adjective

(ˌ)im-ˈpal-pə-bəl How to pronounce impalpable (audio)
Definition of impalpablenext
1
as in incorporeal
not capable of being perceived by the sense of touch the rich colors used in the wall coverings and furniture give the room an impalpable warmth

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2
as in invisible
not perceptible by a sense or by the mind any difference between the two sound systems is impalpable to all but the most discerning audiophiles

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Recent Examples of impalpable The principle consists in mixing, with the sewage, quantities of lime and clay, combining with the carbonic acid of the fecal matters to form carbonate of lime, in an impalpable powder. — Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 15 June 2022 This is the primordial key point, the impalpable idea that will finally turn out to be the engine of your business. — Xavier Preterit, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 And so, with 24 regular-season games remaining for the Utah Jazz after the All-Star break, hard-and-fast conclusions about this team remain frustratingly elusive and impalpable. — Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Feb. 2022 But there’s an argument to be made that the colorless, soundless, impalpable structures of symbols and relationships of science are far more revealing. — Kc Cole, Wired, 22 Dec. 2021 Afterward, as in Vienna, property relations were forever altered, which had an impalpable but unmistakable effect on attitudes. — New York Times, 29 June 2021 The full album as well features similar, almost impalpable, differences. — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impalpable
  1. incorporeal
  2. invisible
  3. intangible
  4. imperceptible
  5. subtle
Adjective
  • Followers of the Abrahamic religions are supposed to treat God as immaterial and incorporeal, yet these early Yahweh worshippers imagined him as fully embodied.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Positioned as a large-scale genre event, the series updates the legendary SFX property with a contemporary political and social edge, with Shun Oguri leading the cast as a detective hunting a seemingly incorporeal killer.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of incorporeal
Adjective
  • These connections form an invisible architecture of care and belonging.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • However, an unpredictable schedule is part of the invisible contract that comes with making consequential decisions.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • In fact, experts have opined that these benefits are not just intangible impacts, but have real effects on the workforce.
    — Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the intangible value of his mere presence, Picollo pointed to the practical aspects.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of intangible
Adjective
  • Movie genres wax and wane over time in a way that can be borderline imperceptible.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And, scarily, this kind of inflammation is mostly imperceptible.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of imperceptible
Adjective
  • Greenspan was renowned for his formidable data-crunching capabilities, sharp reading of market psychology, and subtle, often elusive communication style.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of subtle

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“Impalpable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impalpable. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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