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palpability

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /pælˈpæb.ɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /pælˈpæbɪlɪti/

noun
Definition

The quality of being able to be touched or felt; something that is clear and obvious.


Example

The palpability of the tension in the room was evident to everyone present.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you notice the palpability of excitement in the room during the presentation?
Sloth B
Absolutely! You could really feel the energy from everyone.
Sloth A
It made the whole event much more engaging, don't you think?
Sloth B
For sure! That palpability made it memorable.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tangibility
perceptibility
substantiality
Antonyms
intangibility
imperceptibility
insubstantiality
Root Explanation

Palpability → It is formed from "palpable" (from Latin "palpabilis", meaning able to be touched or felt) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "palpability" refers to the state of being able to be touched or felt, or the quality of being tangible.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'touched' ('palpable') and the '-ity' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'palpability' means the quality of being able to feel or touch something.

Visually Confused Words
papability
impalpability
palatability
salability
pliability
payability
capability
lability
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