tangible possession
- noun
- /ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl pəˈzɛʃ.ən/
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posesión tangible
- Insurance policies often cover only tangible possessions lost to fire or theft.
Examples
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She listed her tangible possessions in the will, including the house and the car.
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Insurance policies often cover tangible possessions like electronics and home appliances.
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Most tangible possessions depreciate in value over time, except for rare collectibles.
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My tangible possession is my laptop.
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Do you own a tangible possession you love?
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She listed her tangible possessions in the will, including her jewelry and furniture.
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Most tangible possessions require proper maintenance to retain their value over time.
Synonyms
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1.4
Something that a person or group owns, for example land and buildings
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1.7
A thing that belongs to someone
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3.0
A thing you can touch that belongs to someone
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3.2
A physical thing you own like money or a house, not a feeling
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3.9
A thing you can see or touch
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2.8
Things you can touch and own like books or phones
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3.5
Things that you can touch and own, like books or furniture
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1.0
Things a person owns and can carry
Antonyms
How Tangible
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is a straightforward adjectival modification: 'tangible' (able to be touched) qualifies 'possession' (something owned), so the combined meaning ‘a physically touchable owned item’ is directly derivable from the parts. This compositional adjective+noun pattern is common and cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
Tangible possession gives a clear picture: tangible means you can touch and a possession is something you own. So it means 'a physical belonging' like a house, car, or book, not an idea or a digital file.