Word meaning
tangible
adjective · TAN-juh-bul
What does tangible mean?
Tangible means perceptible by touch; clear and definite, real.
Tangible in a sentence
“The program produced tangible results within a month.”
Synonyms for tangible
- concrete
- real
- palpable
Where does tangible come from?
From Latin tangere, "to touch."
How to remember tangible
- Say it out loud a few times: TAN-juh-bul.
- Write one sentence of your own using tangible, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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