Definition

The quality of being unable to be touched or felt; something that cannot be perceived physically or mentally.

Example

The impalpability of the concept made it difficult for the students to understand.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the impalpability of dreams?

Yeah, it’s strange how they feel so real yet so intangible.

Exactly! It's like trying to hold onto something you can't even grasp.

Right? It makes you wonder what they really mean.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impalpability → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "palpabilis" (from Latin, meaning able to be touched or felt) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word describes the state of being not able to be touched or felt, hence intangible.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to be 'touched' ('palpabilis') — that's why impalpability means the state of being intangible.

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