Tangibility

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /tæn.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Definitions of tangibility

noun the quality or state of being tangible; perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or felt

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer tangible gifts like books or clothes.

A2 Children often learn better through tangible objects they can touch and feel.

B1 The tangibility of the evidence presented in court helped strengthen the case.

B2 The artist's use of texture in the painting added a sense of tangibility to the abstract piece.

C1 The CEO emphasized the importance of tangibility in the company's marketing strategy.

C2 The scientist's research focused on exploring the tangibility of emotions through physiological responses.

Examples of tangibility in a Sentence

formal The tangibility of the financial report made it easier for investors to understand the company's performance.

informal I love seeing the tangibility of my hard work pay off in the form of a successful project.

slang The tangibility of his apology was clear when he brought me my favorite coffee as a peace offering.

figurative The tangibility of her emotions was evident in the way she expressed herself through her artwork.

Grammatical Forms of tangibility

plural

tangibilities

comparative

more tangible

superlative

most tangible

present tense

tangibility

future tense

will be tangible

perfect tense

has been tangible

continuous tense

is being tangible

singular

tangibility

positive degree

tangible

infinitive

to tangible

gerund

tangibility

participle

tangible

Origin and Evolution of tangibility

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'tangibility' originated from the Latin word 'tangibilis' which means 'that can be touched'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tangibility' has retained its original meaning of being able to be touched, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe something that is real, concrete, or easily understood.