Impalpable
(adjective)
- Impossible to touch or feel; not tangible.
- Difficult to understand or grasp; not clear or distinct.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from latin impalpabilis, from in- "not" + palpabilis "tangible".
Examples:
- The evidence was impalpable, making it difficult to build a case.
- The impalpable nature of the gas made it difficult to detect.
- His impalpable argument left the audience confused.
- The impalpable mist made it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead.
- The impalpable feeling of anxiety made it hard for her to focus.