Tangible
(adjective)
- Capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material.
- Capable of being grasped; real and concrete; having a physical presence.
Origin:
From latin tangibilis, from tangere "to touch".
Examples:
- The tangible evidence was enough to clear the suspect of any wrongdoing.
- The company's tangible assets include property, equipment, and inventory.
- Tangible goods such as furniture and appliances are more expensive to ship than intangible goods such as software.
- The company's intangible assets, such as intellectual property and goodwill, are more difficult to value than its tangible assets.
- The doctor's instructions were tangible and easy to follow.