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Definition of tangibility

tangibility

/ˌtændʒəˈbɪləti/
tan · gi · bil · i · ty
Adverb:tangibly
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Plural:tangibilities
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Adjective:tangible
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tangibility Lexical Profile

tangibility Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being perceptible by touch or having actual physical existence.

Example

"The heavy stone sculpture had a comforting tangibility in an exhibition otherwise dominated by digital projections."

2

The quality of being clear, definite, and easily understood or realized by the mind.

Example

"Adding specific financial milestones gave the proposal a sense of tangibility that finally convinced the board of directors."

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• Rhymes for tangibility

• Nearby Words

tangentially
tangerine
tanggedu
tangibility
tangible
tangibly
tanginess

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Late Latin adjective tangibilis ('that may be touched'), from Latin tangere ('to touch'), combined with the noun-forming suffix -ity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tangibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tangibility
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