Pronunciation: /ˈtændʒəbəl/

Definitions of tangible

noun a thing that is perceptible by touch; a tangible asset or benefit

Example Sentences

A1 I like to touch and feel tangible objects.

A2 She prefers tangible gifts over gift cards.

B1 The company is focused on creating tangible products for consumers.

B2 Investors are looking for tangible results before committing to the project.

C1 The tangible benefits of the new policy are already being seen.

C2 The artist's work explores the intangible nature of tangible objects.

adjective perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real

Example Sentences

A1 I like tangible things that I can touch and hold.

A2 She prefers tangible evidence over hearsay.

B1 The company saw a tangible increase in sales after launching their new product.

B2 The impact of the new policy on the economy was tangible within a few months.

C1 The artist's talent was tangible in every brushstroke of his masterpiece.

C2 The tangible benefits of investing in renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly clear.

Examples of tangible in a Sentence

formal The company's success can be measured by tangible results such as increased revenue and market share.

informal I need to see some tangible evidence before I believe you.

slang I can't believe she actually made a tangible difference in the project.

figurative His love for her was so strong, it almost felt tangible in the air.

Grammatical Forms of tangible

past tense

tangibled

plural

tangibles

comparative

more tangible

superlative

most tangible

present tense

tangibles

future tense

will tangible

perfect tense

have tangibled

continuous tense

is tangibling

singular

tangible

positive degree

tangible

infinitive

to tangible

gerund

tangling

participle

tangled

Origin and Evolution of tangible

First Known Use: 1598 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'tangible' originated from the Latin word 'tangibilis', which is derived from the verb 'tangere' meaning 'to touch'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in English to refer to something that can be touched or felt physically, the meaning of 'tangible' has evolved to also include things that are clearly defined and perceptible, whether physically or metaphorically.