Tangible Meaning
/ˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.b(ə)l/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjTouchable; able to be touched or felt; perceptible by the sense of touch.
adjPerceptible; able to be perceived.
Sentence Examples
Service economy is a useful labor that does not produce a tangible commodity.
There's no tangible connection.
Everything tangible relating to a computer can be called 'hardware'.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The team wanted ____ results from their experiment, not just ideas or guesses.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new investment has produced several ____ results, including a significant increase in the company's annual production today.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Middle French tangible, from Late Latin tangibilis, from Latin tangere (“to touch”)
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"While the SCP universe is, of course, filled with things that we would certainly not consider "real", most of the SCPs are tangible or perceivable in some way."
— 2019 January 7, “Exploring the SCP Foundation: Pattern Screamers” (0:11 from the start), in The Exploring Series, archived from the original on 11 Jan 2023:
"And for Rodgers, who cleaned up with Celtic in Scotland, this was another significant addition to his CV, as his expert guidance of Leicester - who are in a strong position to finish in the Premier League's top four and face Chelsea again at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday - now has a tangible reward in the shape of the FA Cup."
— 2021 May 15, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 0-1 Leicester”, in BBC Sport:
"Leaders say they have struggled with the latest generation's tangible challenges, including being late to work and meetings often, not wearing office-appropriate clothing, and [not] using language appropriate for the workspace."
— 2024 September 26, Orianna Rosa Royle, Bosses are firing Gen Z grads just months after hiring them—here’s what they say needs to change:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The team wanted ____ results from their experiment, not just ideas or guesses.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new investment has produced several ____ results, including a significant increase in the company's annual production today.