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   tangible

   /ˈtandʒɪbl/

   adjective

   • 1. perceptible by touch: "the atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible" Similar touchablepalpabletactilematerialphysicalrealsubstantialcorporealsolidconcretevisiblenoticeableOpposite intangible
   • ▪ clear and definite; real: "the emphasis is now on tangible results" Similar realactualsolidconcretesubstantialhardwell defineddefinitewell documentedclearclear-cutdistinctmanifestevidentobviousstrikingindisputableundoubtedunmistakablepositiveperceptibleverifiableappreciablemeasurablediscernibleintelligibleOpposite abstracttheoretical

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is perceptible by touch: "these are the only tangibles upon which an assessment can be made"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin tangibilis, from tangere ‘to touch’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tangibility noun
   • 2. tangibleness noun
   • 3. tangibly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTANGIBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TANGIBLE definition: 1. real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced: 2. real and not imaginary…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable. b. : substantially real : material. 2. : capable of being precisely identified or realized by the mind. her grief was tangible. 3. : capable of being appraised at an actual or approximate value. tangible assets. tangibility. ˌtan-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē. noun. tangibleness.

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   Tangible definition: capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial.. See examples of TANGIBLE used in a sentence.

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   Tangible is from Latin tangere, "to touch," and it simply means something that can be touched or felt, though it can be used in metaphorical senses: tangible assets have a value that can be precisely measured, and tangible grief can be clearly sensed by an onlooker.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTANGIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something is tangible, it is clear enough or definite enough to be easily seen, felt, or noticed. There should be some tangible evidence that the economy is starting to recover. The relief was almost tangible. Synonyms: definite, real, positive, solid More Synonyms of tangible.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › tangibleTangible - definition of tangible by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. capable of being touched or felt; having real substance: a tangible object. 2. capable of being clearly grasped by the mind; substantial rather than imaginary: tangible evidence. 3. (Law) having a physical existence; corporeal: tangible assets. n. ( often plural) a tangible thing or asset.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTANGIBLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   TANGIBLE definition: Something that is tangible is real and can be seen, touched, or measured: . Learn more.

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   Definition of tangible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › tangibletangible | meaning of tangible in Longman Dictionary of...

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    tangible meaning, definition, what is tangible: clear enough or definite enough to be ea...: Learn more.

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