“The tension in the room was palatable.”
Confusables Entry 1078 / 1605 60-second read
Palpable vs. Palatable
Able to be felt versus able to be tasted (or tolerated).
The comparisoni
“The tension in the room was palpable.”
The ruleii
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PALPABLE = tangible. PALATABLE = tolerable or tasty.
PALPABLE means capable of being touched or felt — often figurative (palpable tension). PALATABLE relates to the palate — pleasant-tasting or acceptable (a palatable offer).
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
PALPable = feel by PALP-ating. PALATable = acceptable to the PALATE.