The Root tangere: to touch
Latin root
The root tangere means to touch, and it comes from Latin. It shows up across the GRE, hidden inside words that look unrelated at first glance. Once you recognize it, you can decode the meaning of an unfamiliar word on sight instead of guessing. Below are 3 GRE words built from this one root. Learn the root, and you unlock the whole family.
Words from the root tangere
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence
“Goodwill is an intangible asset in business.”
only slightly relevant; diverging from the main point
“His comment was tangential to the debate and only delayed the vote.”
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real
“The project has produced tangible results.”
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