tangible — clear and definite; able to be shown, touched, or experienced
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: clear and definite; able to be shown, touched, or experienced
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtændʒəbl/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking skills showed tangible improvement after watching 100 YouTube videos.
- The company needs to show tangible results to attract investors.
- His anxiety became tangible when he started sweating before the presentation.
tangible
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtændʒəbl/]
clear and definite; able to be shown, touched, or experienced
The museum displayed tangible artifacts from the ancient kingdom.
The scientist held tangible evidence in her hands.
Make dreams tangible, not just intangible and imaginable.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tangibilis', derived from 'tangere' meaning 'to touch'. The word entered English through Old French and became established in the 14th century to describe things that can be physically touched or clearly perceived.
Breakdown
tang- (touch, from Latin tangere) + -ible (able to be) = tangible (able to be touched or perceived)
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking skills showed tangible improvement after watching 100 YouTube videos.”
“The company needs to show tangible results to attract investors.”
“His anxiety became tangible when he started sweating before the presentation.”
“After studying for 12 hours straight, I felt a tangible decrease in my brain cells.”
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