impalpable Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
intangible.
- the intangible constituent of energy"- James Jeans
adjective imperceptible to the senses or the mind
- an impalpable cloud
- impalpable shadows
- impalpable distinctions
- as impalpable as a dream
adjective satellite not perceptible to the touch
- an impalpable pulse

Pref. im- not + palpable: cf. F. impalpable.

Not palpable; that cannot be felt; extremely fine, so that no grit can be perceived by touch. "Impalpable powder." Boyle.
Not material; intangible; incorporeal. "Impalpable, void, and bodiless." Holland.
Not apprehensible, or readily apprehensible, by the mind; unreal; as, impalpable distinctions.