Tangible
/ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/noun
Perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or felt.
Did you know?In medieval times, the concept of 'tangible' was often linked to the physical manifestations of spiritual or magical phenomena, emphasizing the power of touch in rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*teng-
“to touch, feel”
Latin
Latin
tangibilis
“able to be touched”
Old French
Old French
tangible
“able to be touched, perceptible”
14th Century
Middle English
tangible
“capable of being touched or grasped”
Modern English
English
tangible
“perceptible by touch; real and concrete”