tangibleness

Thân thiện

The child marveled at the tangibleness of the smooth, cool stone.

Definition

Noun: The quality of being able to be perceived by touch; the state of having a physical presence that can be felt or handled.

Usage

The word "tangibleness" is a formal noun used to describe the characteristic of something that is concrete, palpable, or real to the senses, particularly the sense of touch. It is often used in contrast with abstract or intangible concepts.

Examples

• The tangibleness of the ancient artifact—its weight, texture, and solidity—made the history lesson come alive.
• He argued that the project lacked tangibleness; it was all ideas with no physical prototype.
• The tangibleness of a printed book is something many readers still prefer over a digital screen.

Advanced Usage

• In Philosophy and Perception: Discussed in relation to phenomenology and the philosophy of mind, concerning what constitutes "real" sensory experience.
• In Business and Finance: Used to contrast tangible assets (like machinery or property) with intangible ones (like goodwill or intellectual property). The tangibleness of an asset can affect its valuation.

Variants and Related Words

• Tangible (adj.): Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
  • The tension in the room was almost tangible.
• Tangibly (adv.): In a way that can be touched or felt; noticeably.
  • The benefits of the policy were tangibly felt by the community.
• Intangibility (n.): The quality of being unable to be perceived by touch; abstractness.
  • The intangibility of digital currency worries some investors.

Synonyms

• Palpability
• Concreteness
• Substantiality
• Tactility
• Physicality

Antonyms

• Intangibility
• Abstractness
• Incorporality

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of being perceivable by touch

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tangibility
• palpability