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tangible

/ˈtændʒəbəl/

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adjective

Something real you can touch or clearly notice, not just an idea or feeling.

The project shows tangible progress.
You can feel the tangible tension in the room.
The results provide tangible proof.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'tangible' stresses physical touch or clear, real impact, while 'tactile' is limited to the sense of touch. 'Concrete' implies detailed specifics, whereas 'tangible' highlights something you can literally feel or clearly detect.

In other languages

Spanish: Tangible, real
Japanese: 有形的 (ゆうけい)
Korean: 실체적인
Vietnamese: Vật chất
Chinese: 有形的

Etymology

Common phrases

tangible benefitstangible resultstangible evidencetangible proof

Synonyms

real actual concrete palpable corporeal

Related words

touch real evidence substance solid

Frequently asked questions

Is 'tangible' formal or informal?: Is 'tangible' formal or informal?
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Is 'tangible' used in business writing?: Is 'tangible' common in academic writing?