Definition of: tangible

(tan′jə·bəl) adjective
1. Perceptible by touch; also, within reach by touch.
2. Figuratively, capable of being apprehended by the mind; of definite shape; not elusive or unreal: tangible evidence.
3. Law Perceptible to the senses; corporeal; material: tangible property. See synonyms under EVIDENT, PHYSICAL.
—noun
1. That which is tangible.
2. plural Material assets. [<F <L tangibilis <tangere touch]
—tan′gi·bil′i·ty, tan′gi·ble·ness noun
—tan′gi·bly adverb