Tangibile
Example: Il confine tra realtà e sogno diventa tangibile solo al risveglio.
Definition
"Tangibile" describes something that can be touched, felt, or perceived physically, making it real and concrete rather than abstract or imaginary. For example, "Il confine tra realtà e sogno diventa tangibile solo al risveglio" means the boundary between reality and dream becomes tangible only upon awakening.
Etymology
The word "tangibile" comes from the Latin verb 'tangere,' which means 'to touch.' It entered Italian through Late Latin 'tangibilis,' literally meaning 'touchable.' Did you know? The root 'tang-' is also found in English words like 'tangible' and 'intangible,' showing a shared linguistic heritage.
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