Tangible

Quick meaning: Tangible is an adjective meaning Touchable; able to be touched or felt; perceptible by the sense of touch.

Meaning

Touchable; able to be touched or felt; perceptible by the sense of touch.

More Meanings

1. Perceptible; able to be perceived.
2. Able to be treated as fact; real or concrete.
3. Comprehensible by the mind; understandable.
4. A physical object; something that can be touched.
5. Real or concrete results.

Example Sentences

Yes, but what are the tangibles?

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.

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.

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.

Word Forms

• tangibles

Synonyms for tangible

Depending on context, synonyms include palpable, tactile, touchable, conspicuous, detectable, discernable.

Antonyms for tangible

Common opposites include intangible, impalpable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include touchable, palpable, tactual, tactile, perceptible, concrete.

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