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tangible

Pronunciation: /ˈtan(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/

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Definition of tangible

adjective

  • perceptible by touch:the atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible
  • clear and definite; real:the emphasis is now on tangible results

noun

(usually tangibles)
  • a thing that is perceptible by touch: these are the only tangibles upon which an assessment can be made

Derivatives

tangibility

Pronunciation: /-ˈbɪlɪti/

noun

tangibleness

noun

tangibly

Pronunciation: /-bli/

adverb

Origin:

late 16th century: from French, or from late Latin tangibilis, from tangere 'to touch'

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The ending of tangible is spelled -ible.

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