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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

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tangibleTangible Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TANGIBLE is capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable. How to use tangible in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Tangible.

3. 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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   adjective. capable of being touched or felt; having real substance. a tangible object. capable of being clearly grasped by the mind; substantial rather than imaginary. tangible evidence. having a physical existence; corporeal. tangible assets.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tangibleTangible - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   adjective. perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch. “skin with a tangible roughness”. synonyms: touchable. concrete. capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary. tactile, tactual. producing a sensation of touch. see more.

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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTANGIBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced: We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action. Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. True, real, false, and unreal. actual.

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

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   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.

9. 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.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTANGIBLE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    If something is tangible, it is clear enough or definite enough to be easily seen, felt, or noticed.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordTANGIBLE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    If something is tangible, it is clear enough or definite enough to be easily seen, felt, or noticed.