Meaning: Able to be touched or felt; real and definite
Hindi: स्पर्शनीय/ठोस
Synonyms: concrete, real, palpable, definite
Antonyms: intangible, abstract
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) · SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CGL 2024 T-1
tangible in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
We, as human beings, have a tendency of believing in the things that can be seen and touched.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) tangible
Correct Answer: tangible
Explanation:
The phrase "things that can be seen and touched" refers to something physical and real, which aligns with the meaning of "tangible".
Other options:
• "Spiritual" –refers to non-physical or religious beliefs.
• "Impalpable" –means something that cannot be touched or is intangible (opposite of the required meaning).
• "Inexpressible" –means something that cannot be described in words. - SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Tangiable
Correct Answer: Tangiable
Explanation:
The correct spelling is tangible, meaning something that can be touched or felt.
Why others are correct:
• Terracotta: Correct spelling, refers to a type of clay used in pottery and construction.
• Tertial: Correct spelling, refers to the feathers of a bird's wing.
• Terracide: Correct spelling, refers to the destruction of land or the Earth's surface. - SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) Antonyms
Choose the antonym of "Tangible".
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Intangible
Meaning: tangible = that can be touched; real and definite *(मूर्त, स्पर्शनीय, ठोस)*.
intangible = that cannot be touched; not having physical form *(अमूर्त, अस्पृश्य)* — the opposite.
*Land is a tangible asset; goodwill and a brand name are intangible assets.*
Why the others are wrong.
#B Concrete = real, solid, existing in physical form *(ठोस, वास्तविक)* — a synonym.
#B Palpable = able to be touched or felt; obvious *(स्पर्शगम्य, स्पष्ट)* — a synonym.
#B Material = physical, made of matter *(भौतिक)* — a synonym.
Answer: Intangible
*Three synonyms and one negative prefix: in- turns tangible into its antonym.* - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms
What is the synonym of "Tangible"?
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Concrete
Meaning: tangible = able to be touched; real, solid and definite *(स्पर्शयोग्य, मूर्त, ठोस)*.
concrete = existing in material form, solid and definite *(ठोस, मूर्त)* — it matches both halves of the meaning, the touchable and the definite.
Why the others are wrong.
• Abstract = existing only in thought, not in physical form *(अमूर्त, भावात्मक)* — the antonym.
• Visible = able to be seen *(दृश्यमान)* — sight, not touch. A rainbow is visible but not tangible, so the two words are not the same.
• Intangible = that cannot be touched *(अस्पर्शनीय, अमूर्त)* — the prefix in- turns the word into its own opposite.
Word help.
tangible assets = physical property such as land and machinery *(मूर्त परिसंप - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Antonyms
What is the antonym of "Tangible"?
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Abstract
Meaning: tangible = able to be touched; real and definite *(स्पर्शनीय, ठोस, मूर्त)*.
Antonym: abstract = existing in thought only, not physical *(अमूर्त, भावात्मक)*.
Money is tangible; happiness is abstract *(धन मूर्त है, सुख अमूर्त)*.
Why the others are wrong.
• Concrete = real, solid, definite *(ठोस, मूर्त)* — a synonym.
• Visible = able to be seen *(दृश्य)* — what can be touched can usually be seen; the same side.
• Physical = relating to the body or material things *(भौतिक)* — a synonym again.
Word help.
tangible comes from Latin *tangere*, to touch *(छूना)*.
*The exact antonym is intangible; when it is absent, abstract is the choice.*
Examples
- “The project showed tangible results within months.”
tangible – questions
What is the meaning of tangible in Hindi?
tangible means “स्पर्शनीय/ठोस” in Hindi. In English: Able to be touched or felt; real and definite
What are the synonyms of tangible?
Synonyms of tangible: concrete, real, palpable, definite.
What is the opposite of tangible?
Antonyms of tangible: intangible, abstract.
Has tangible been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – tangible has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1.