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Learn “Tangible”

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Tangible

adjective/tan-juh-bul/

Meaning

perceptible by touch.

In context

The tension in the room was almost tangible.

Remember it

TANG means touch (Latin tangere) — tangible things are real enough to touch.

Use it well

Often figurative: tension or excitement 'almost tangible'; also 'tangible evidence/results' in essays.