tangible

adjective
UK: /ˈtændʒəbl/
US: /ˈtændʒəbl/

  1. Able to be touched or felt; having physical form.

    1. The statue is a tangible object.
    2. We need tangible evidence to support the theory.

  2. Real and not imaginary; able to be shown or proved.

    1. Love is not always tangible.
    2. There has been a tangible improvement in her health after treatment.

Synonyms

concrete perceptible physical actual real

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tangible" in English means: Able to be touched or felt; having physical form., Real and not imaginary; able to be shown or proved..

The phonetic transcription of "tangible" is /ˈtændʒəbl/ in British English and /ˈtændʒəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tangible": concrete, perceptible, physical, actual, real.

Example usage of "tangible": "The statue is a tangible object.". More examples on the page.