Tangible

Definition

Perceptible by touch; having a physical form that can be touched, held, or physically verified. Also means real, concrete, or capable of being understood.

Example Usage

The company needed tangible results from its marketing campaign, not just abstract theories.

Origin

From Latin 'tangibilis,' derived from 'tangere' (to touch); entered English in the 15th century.

Fun Fact

The opposite concept, 'intangible,' is commonly used in business to describe assets like trademarks, patents, and goodwill.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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