tangible

adjective

capable of being perceived

(of especially business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value

capable of being treated as fact

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

Roots

tangotang- · Latin · touch

Synonyms for tangible

touchableadj palpableadj realadj perceivableadj perceptibleadj tactileadj discernibleadj observableadj concreteadj substantialadj

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Where does tangible come from?

The word tangible breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root tang-, from Latin tango (“touch”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.