tangible possession
Definition
Noun 1. Property or belongings that are physical and can be touched: A "tangible possession" refers to a material object that is owned by someone. It is something concrete that has physical form and can be perceived by the senses, particularly touch.
Usage
The term "tangible possession" is used to distinguish physical objects from intangible assets like ideas, copyrights, or digital files. It emphasizes the material nature of the item. - It is often used in legal, financial, or general descriptive contexts to discuss assets, inheritance, or personal property.
Examples
- In a legal context:
- The will listed all his tangible possessions, including the house, car, and jewelry.
- In everyday description:
- After the fire, she was grateful her family was safe, even though all her tangible possessions were lost.
- For him, books were his most valued tangible possessions.
Advanced Usage
- "Tangible personal possession": A more specific term sometimes used to emphasize items for personal use, as opposed to real estate or business assets.
- The museum focused on the artist's tangible personal possessions, like his brushes and easel.
Variants and Related Words
- Tangible asset (n): An asset that has a physical form, such as machinery, buildings, or inventory. (Note: This is a related financial/accounting term, not the target phrase itself).
- Chattel (n): An item of tangible property other than real estate.
- Personal property (n): A broad legal category for movable property, which includes tangible possessions.
Synonyms
- Physical property
- Material belonging
- Corporeal asset
Antonyms
- Intangible asset (e.g., goodwill, patent, trademark)
- Intellectual property
Related Phrases
- Tangible goods: Physical products or commodities.
- Worldly goods: A phrase for all of a person's material possessions.
Noun
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property or belongings that are tangible
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