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- Dictionaryintangible/ɪnˈtan(d)ʒɪbl/
adjective
- 1. unable to be touched; not having physical presence: "the moonlight made things seem intangible" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. an intangible thing: "intangibles like self-confidence and responsibility"
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INTANGIBLE definition: 1. impossible to touch, to describe exactly, or to give an exact value: 2. something that exists…. Learn more.
The meaning of INTANGIBLE is not tangible : impalpable. How to use intangible in a sentence.
Something intangible can't be touched physically, but most of the time it is understandable or even felt in the heart. Sadness can't be picked up and thrown in the garbage can because it is intangible, but you can throw away the tissues wet with tears.
intangible. adjective. /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ that exists but that is difficult to describe, understand, or measure The old building had an intangible air of sadness about it. The benefits are intangible. Want to learn more?
adjective. 1. not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable. 2. not definite or clear to the mind. intangible arguments. 3. (of an asset) existing only in connection with something else, as the goodwill of a business. noun.
not definite or clear to the mind: intangible arguments. Synonyms: fleeting, elusive, vague. (of an asset, such as reputation or a patent) not physical or financial, and often not measurable or transferable, but contributing to the value of a business.
adj. 1. incapable of being perceived by touch; impalpable. 2. imprecise or unclear to the mind: intangible ideas. 3. (Accounting & Book-keeping) (of property or a business asset) saleable though not possessing intrinsic productive value. n. something that is intangible. inˌtangiˈbility, inˈtangibleness n. inˈtangibly adv.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word intangible. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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Britannica Dictionary definition of INTANGIBLE. [more intangible; most intangible] : not made of physical substance : not able to be touched : not tangible. Leadership is an intangible asset to a company. an intangible benefit.
