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tangible

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtændʒəbəɫ// UK //tˈændʒəbəl// tan·gi·ble

adj. describes something you can touch or see, or something that is real enough to be measured. You use it when a feeling or a result becomes clear and certain.

adj. perceptible by touch; clear and definite rather than imaginary or abstract. Often describes evidence, results, or benefits that are observable in a physical or measurable way.


SIMPLE

The new law brought tangible benefits to the local community.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of planning, the team finally saw tangible results when the first prototype successfully completed its test flight.

COMPLEX

While the cultural impact of the festival is difficult to quantify, the tangible economic growth in the hospitality sector provides a clear indicator of its success.

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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French tangible, from Late Latin tangibilis, from Latin tangere (“to touch”)

Usage

Often used to modify nouns like 'results', 'benefits', 'evidence', or 'assets'.

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