tangible
Translation
tangible, perceptible, concrete
Examples
We need tangible evidence to support the claim.
We need tangible evidence to support the claim.
The heat from the fire was tangible.
The heat from the fire was tangible.
Grammar Patterns
((tangible + noun)) perceptible, real We need tangible evidence.
((to be tangible)) to be real or perceptible The benefits of the new policy are tangible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: palpable, concrete, real; Antonyms: intangible, abstract
Etymology
From Latin 'tangere' meaning 'to touch'. The suffix '-ible' means 'able to be'. So, 'able to be touched'.
Memory Tips
If you can play 'tag' with it, it's tangible. You have to be able to touch someone in tag.