Tangible (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(of especially business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value; "tangible property like real estate"; "tangible assets such as machinery".
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Meaning 2
Capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt; "a barely palpable dust"; "felt sudden anger in a palpable wave"; "the air was warm and close--palpable as cotton"; "a palpable lie".
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Meaning 3
Capable of being treated as fact; "tangible evidence"; "his brief time as Prime Minister brought few real benefits to the poor".
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Meaning 4
Perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch; "skin with a tangible roughness".
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- The rough stone wall had a tangible texture that invited passersby to run their hands over its surface.
- The patient's skin showed tangible signs of dehydration, with deep wrinkles and dryness that were easy to see and feel.
- After years of saving, the couple finally had a tangible asset to show for their hard work - a beautiful new home.
- The museum exhibit featured a series of tangible artifacts, including ancient pottery and tools, that visitors could touch and hold.
- The newborn baby had a tangible aura of innocence and vulnerability that melted the hearts of all who saw her.