Tangible (adjective)

  1. Capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material.
  2. Capable of being grasped; real and concrete; having a physical presence.

Origin:

From latin tangibilis, from tangere "to touch".

Examples:

  1. The tangible evidence was enough to clear the suspect of any wrongdoing.
  2. The company's tangible assets include property, equipment, and inventory.
  3. Tangible goods such as furniture and appliances are more expensive to ship than intangible goods such as software.
  4. The company's intangible assets, such as intellectual property and goodwill, are more difficult to value than its tangible assets.
  5. The doctor's instructions were tangible and easy to follow.
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