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Theoretical vs Tangible - What's the difference?

theoretical | tangible |

As adjectives the difference between theoretical and tangible

is that theoretical is of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical while tangible is touchable; able to be touched or felt; perceptible by the sense of touch; palpable.

As a noun tangible is

real or concrete results.

theoretical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

    • Derived terms

    * intertheoretical * intratheoretical * nontheoretical

    Coordinate terms

    * practical

    tangible

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Touchable; able to be touched or felt]]; perceptible by the sense of [[touch#Noun, touch; palpable.
  • Possible to be treated as fact; real or concrete.
  • Comprehensible by the mind; understandable.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Real or concrete results.
    • Yes, but what are the tangibles ?

    See also

    * real * palpable * touch

    Anagrams

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