ˈpalpəbəl ˈpælpəbəl ˈɹiːəl ˈtæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l ˈtændʒəbəl capable of being treated as fact tangible evidence his brief time as Prime Minister brought few real benefits to the poor capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt a barely palpable dust felt sudden anger in a palpable wave the air was warm and close — palpable as cotton a palpable lie perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch skin with a tangible roughness (of especially business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value tangible property like real estate tangible assets such as machinery