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tangible

/ˈtændʒəbl/
English Definition
adj. able to be touched
中文释义
有形的,实际的
Example Sentence

Archaeologists uncovered tangible evidence of early agriculture, including carbonized seeds and stone grinding tools.

考古学家发现了早期农业的有形证据,包括碳化的种子和石制磨具。

Synonyms
physical concrete palpable
Antonyms
intangible abstract
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tang(contact)+ible(able)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “tangible”?

  1. A Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor
  2. B Coming after
  3. C Able to be touched
  4. D Coming before the main part
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C — Able to be touched. “tangible” means able to be touched.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “able to be touched”?

  1. A subsequent
  2. B tangible
  3. C witty
  4. D preliminary
Show answer

B — tangible. “tangible” means able to be touched.

Common questions about “tangible”

What does “tangible” mean?

tangible — able to be touched. In Chinese: 有形的,实际的.

How do you pronounce “tangible”?

tangible is pronounced /ˈtændʒəbl/.

How is “tangible” used in a sentence?

Archaeologists uncovered tangible evidence of early agriculture, including carbonized seeds and stone grinding tools. (考古学家发现了早期农业的有形证据,包括碳化的种子和石制磨具。)

What are synonyms for “tangible”?

physical, concrete, palpable — all close in meaning to tangible (able to be touched).

What is the opposite of “tangible”?

intangible, abstract — each the opposite of tangible (able to be touched).

Is “tangible” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. tangible is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “tangible”?

tang(contact)+ible(able)

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