adj
tangible
TAN-jih-bl
adj
1
Able to be touched or physically felt.
"The sculpture gave the abstract idea a tangible form."
2
Real and definite enough to be clearly recognized, rather than vague or theoretical.
"The new policy delivered tangible improvements within a year."
"We need tangible proof, not just promises."
How to Use Tangible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething you can physically touch, or more broadly, something concrete and clearly real rather than abstract.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
tangible results
tangible benefits
tangible evidence
Word Forms
more tangible comparative, tangibles plural, most tangible superlative
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Etymology
From Latin tangere ("to touch"), via Late Latin tangibilis and Middle French tangible.