Tangible
Example: Tangible results are physically observable
Definition
"Tangible" refers to something that can be physically touched or felt, making it clear and concrete rather than abstract. For example, tangible results are those that are directly observable or measurable in reality.
Etymology
The word "tangible" comes from the Latin word 'tangibilis,' which means 'that can be touched.' It is derived from 'tangere,' meaning 'to touch.' Did you know? The concept of tangibility has been important in law and commerce to distinguish real, physical property from intangible assets.
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"Tangible" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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