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palpable vs plain

plain vs palpable

palpable is not a noun while plain is a noun.

palpable and plain both are adjectives.

palpable is not a verb while plain is a verb.

palpable is not an adverb while plain is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
palpable No Yes No No
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, palpable and plain are synonyms defined as:
  • palpable and plain: clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
Other synonyms of palpable include apparent, evident, manifest, patent, unmistakable.
palpable (noun) plain (noun)
a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side
extensive tract of level open land
palpable (adjective) plain (adjective)
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt not elaborate or elaborated; simple
so intense as to be almost touched or felt lacking patterns especially in color
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment free from any effort to soften to disguise
(medicine) can be felt by palpation clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
not mixed with extraneous elements
lacking embellishment or ornamentation
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
palpable (verb) plain (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
palpable (adverb) plain (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Difference between palpable and plain

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