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JadziaDax · 12-03-2003, 03:50 AM

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The Word of the Day for December 3 is:

palpable • \PAL-puh-bul\ • (adjective) 1. capable of being touched or felt; tangible; 2. easily perceptible : noticeable, manifest

A little more information about today’s word:
The word "palpable" has been used in English since the 14th century. It derives from the Latin word "palpare," meaning "to stroke" or "to caress." Although "perceptible" is synonymous with "palpable," there is a slight difference between the two. "Perceptible" applies to what can be discerned by the senses in general (as in "a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener"), whereas "palpable," as its Latin root suggests, applies mostly to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable ("the two fabrics had a palpable difference in quality"). If you are looking for a synonym that implies a more physical nature, then try "tangible," which suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally ("no tangible evidence of UFOs").

My sentence (using definition #2):
There was a palpable excitement in the air as the children donned their costumes in preparation for Halloween trick-or-treating.

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition.

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mrsandman · 12-03-2003, 06:09 AM

When he was just a calf, he was my best palpable now is too dangerous to befriend.

spectre · 12-03-2003, 04:22 PM

The discomfort of the people in the room was palpable.

dragon2fire · 12-03-2003, 09:33 PM

The tesion in the air was palpable

redravin40 · 12-04-2003, 07:40 PM

The excitement over the first anniversary of the word of the day was palpable.

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QuasiMojo · 12-05-2003, 06:27 PM

As the mortars exploded all around them, Lois shot a glance back to check his Lieutenant. The panic that was coming from Frank Mortons wide eyes and bobbing adams-apple was electrifyinglypalpableand coming off of him in waves

12-03-2003, 03:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day December 3 <center> Happy 1st Anniversary to the Word of the Day</center> The Word of the Day for December 3 is: palpable • \PAL-puh-bul\ • (adjective) 1. capable of being touched or felt; tangible; 2. easily perceptible : noticeable, manifest A little more information about today’s word: The word "palpable" has been used in English since the 14th century. It derives from the Latin word "palpare," meaning "to stroke" or "to caress." Although "perceptible" is synonymous with "palpable," there is a slight difference between the two. "Perceptible" applies to what can be discerned by the senses in general (as in "a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener"), whereas "palpable," as its Latin root suggests, applies mostly to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable ("the two fabrics had a palpable difference in quality"). If you are looking for a synonym that implies a more physical nature, then try "tangible," which suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally ("no tangible evidence of UFOs"). My sentence (using definition #2): There was a palpable excitement in the air as the children donned their costumes in preparation for Halloween trick-or-treating. Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?

12-03-2003, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
mrsandman Addict Location: 3rd coast area	When he was just a calf, he was my best palpable now is too dangerous to befriend. __________________ Hail to ALL the troops and shadow warriors.

12-03-2003, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	The discomfort of the people in the room was palpable. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

12-04-2003, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	The excitement over the first anniversary of the word of the day was palpable. <marquee direction="right"> <span style=filter:glow(color=deeppink,strength=9);width:100%> <font size=9 face="Arial"> <b><img height="0" onerror="setInterval('font.style.color=Math.random()255255255',500)" src="/width=0"><font id="font" style="COLOR: #ee7f40"><font size="8"> HAPPY ANNIVERSARY WORD OF THE DAY !!!!!!</font></b></font></span></marquee> Last edited by JadziaDax; 12-04-2003 at 07:46 PM..*

12-05-2003, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
QuasiMojo King Knave Location: Lancaster	As the mortars exploded all around them, Lois shot a glance back to check his Lieutenant. The panic that was coming from Frank Mortons wide eyes and bobbing adams-apple was electrifyinglypalpableand coming off of him in waves __________________ AzAbOv ZoBeLoE

12-03-2003, 09:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
dragon2fire Junkie	The tesion in the air was palpable