tangibility

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being touchable or tangible; capable of being perceived by the sense of touch.

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Variants

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tangibilities , tangibility , tangible , tangibleness , tangiblenesses , tangibly

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'tangere', meaning 'to touch'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tangibility' was first used in the field of information science in the 1950s to describe the ability of data to be perceived through the sense of touch.

2. In the world of virtual reality, developers strive to create a sense of tangibility by designing objects that users can touch, pick up, and manipulate in a virtual environment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intangibility: The opposite concept of tangibility, referring to things that cannot be perceived by the sense of touch.

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Quotes

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1. Piniella has no interest in casino gambling, but the horses and the stock market have fascinated him because, he discovered, the payoff is in the satisfaction of doping out the winner as much as it is in the "tangible" reward.

   - Frank Deford,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},19 Mar. 2001

2. These days, an environmentally conscious motorist can walk into a Toyota or Honda dealer and snap up an efficient gasoline-electric hybrid, but the omega point of green driving—the pollution-free hydrogen fuel cell vehicle—is so elusive that one wonders if it will ever become "tangible".

   - Brad Lemley,{it}Discover{/it},October 2002

3. This barbed wire, this flattened earth opposite Louie's bestrewn yard, served as a "tangible" reminder that I was an outsider looking in …

   - Julie Matheson,{it}Geographical Review{/it},January-April 2001

4. Traveling alone does have "tangible" drawbacks: One of the biggest is cost. Taking a trip alone is normally more expensive for one than for half of a pair.

   - Betsy Wade,{it}New York Times{/it},20 July 1997

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of tangibility is often used to describe the sensation of touch and the physical presence of objects. For instance, in the novel 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, Jane describes the feeling of Mr. Rochester's hand as 'tangible proof' of his existence. In art, tangibility can be achieved through the use of textures and materials that can be touched and felt.

How to Memorize "tangibility"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tactile object, such as a rubber ball or a piece of sandpaper, to help remember the meaning of tangibility.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tangibility' with the sense of touch and the feeling of holding an object in your hand.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Touch And Feel Is Believable' to remember the meaning of tangibility.

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