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PALP-uh-bl/ˈpælpəbl/

Palpable means so obvious that you can almost touch or feel it: a palpable gap, palpable unease. Feel (already in the dictionary) is everyday; baptising an empty night cell as atmosphere does not staff it.

Meaning

So obvious that you can almost touch or feel it (from feel, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A palpable gap on the night rota is a cover hole, not “atmosphere”.”
• “Feel is already in this course. Tangible is the close twin. Atmosphere is a vibe. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then keep the atmosphere if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

So obvious you can almost feel it. Everyday: feel (already in the dictionary). Atmosphere ≠ a named spare.

Near in meaning

tangible, obvious, unmistakable

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