adjective

tangible

tangible, palpable, concrete, real

The company has many tangible assets.

The company has many tangible assets.

We need tangible proof of his guilt.

We need tangible proof of his guilt.

The relief she felt was almost tangible.

The relief she felt was almost tangible.

tangible ((noun)) a tangible benefit

Synonyms: palpable, concrete, real; Antonyms: intangible, abstract

From Latin 'tangere' (to touch) + '-ible' (able to be). Literally 'able to be touched'.

Think 'touch-able'. The 'tang' part sounds like 'touch'.

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