Tangible

/ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

Tangible describes something that you can touch or physically feel. It can also mean clear and definite, like a benefit or result you can easily notice.

Etymology

It comes from Late Latin 'tangibilis' meaning 'that can be touched', from Latin 'tangere' meaning 'to touch'. The '-ible' ending means 'able to be'.

Kelly Says

We often say 'I want tangible results' when we’re tired of vague promises and want something we can literally see or count. The word is the opposite of 'abstract'—it pulls ideas back down into the world of hands, skin, and real objects.

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