Tangible is an adjective. It means perceptible by touch.
Etymology
Tangibilis was used in the Latin language meaning may be touched. Tangĕre was used with the meaning of to touch. Tangible was also used in the French language in the 16th century. Tangible is now used today meaning can be touched.
Tangibilis was used in the Latin language meaning may be touched. Tangĕre was used with the meaning of to touch. Tangible was also used in the French language in the 16th century. Tangible is now used today meaning can be touched.
Examples of Tangible in a Sentence:
- In my dream last night, the stars were tangible.
- Emma's and Dan's love was almost tangible.
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