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tangible

Adjective

IPA /ˈtændʒəbəl/

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Real and definite enough to be clearly noticed or demonstrated, rather than existing only as a vague idea or hope.

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tangible/ˈtændʒəbəl/

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The lower electricity bill was tangible proof that our changes were working.
After several weeks of practice, she could see tangible progress in her writing.

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tangible — Real and definite enough to be clearly noticed or demonstrated, rather than existing only as a vague idea or hope.

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Real and definite enough to be clearly noticed or demonstrated, rather than existing only as a vague idea or hope.

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Word origin

From Late Latin tangibilis, from Latin tangere, meaning to touch.

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Tangible evidence means clear, definite evidence; it does not have to be something you physically touch.

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