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Impalpable and Imperceptible Definitions

Impalpable

Not perceptible to the touch; intangible.

Imperceptible

Impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
An imperceptible drop in temperature.

Impalpable

Difficult to perceive or grasp by the mind.

Imperceptible

So subtle, slight, or gradual as to be barely perceptible
An imperceptible nod.

Impalpable

Not able to be perceived by the senses (especially by touch); intangible or insubstantial; not easily grasped or understood.
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Imperceptible

Not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed
We all missed the imperceptible shake of his head as he tried to warn us without being seen.

Impalpable

Not palpable; that cannot be felt; extremely fine, so that no grit can be perceived by touch.

Imperceptible

Beyond the purview of man; too great and all-encompassing to be perceived.

Impalpable

Not material; intangible; incorporeal.

Imperceptible

Not perceptible; not to be apprehended or cognized by the senses; not discernible by the mind; not easily apprehended.
Almost imperceptible to the touch.
Its operation is slow, and in some cases almost imperceptible.
Their . . . subtilty and imperceptibleness.
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Impalpable

Not apprehensible, or readily apprehensible, by the mind; unreal; as, impalpable distinctions.

Imperceptible

Impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses;
An imperceptible drop in temperature
An imperceptible nod
Color is unperceivable to the touch

Impalpable

Incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch;
The intangible constituent of energy

Impalpable

Imperceptible to the senses or the mind;
An impalpable cloud
Impalpable shadows
Impalpable distinctions
As impalpable as a dream

Impalpable

Not perceptible to the touch;
An impalpable pulse

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