English Explanatory Dictionary

palpate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To examine or otherwise explore through touch, particularly (medicine) in reference to an area or organ of the human body.
adj
  1. Of palp, or having palp.

Pronunciation

pălʹpāt /ˈpælpeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-palpate.wav

Word forms

palpate palpates palpating palpated

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin palpātus, perfect passive participle of palpō (“touch softly”).

Synonyms

touch

Related words

palp palpability palpable palpation palpiform palpitate palpitation

Derived words

palpative repalpate longipalpate
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