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intangible

adjective
in·​tan·​gi·​ble | \ (ˌ)in-ˈtan-jə-bəl How to pronounce intangible (audio) \

Definition of intangible

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: not tangible : impalpable education's intangible benefits

intangible

noun

Definition of intangible (Entry 2 of 2)

: something intangible: such as
a : an asset (such as goodwill) that is not corporeal
b : an abstract quality or attribute

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Other Words from intangible

Adjective

intangibility \ in-​ˌtan-​jə-​ˈbi-​lə-​tē How to pronounce intangibility (audio) \ noun
intangibleness \ in-​ˈtan-​jə-​bəl-​nəs How to pronounce intangibleness (audio) \ noun
intangibly \ in-​ˈtan-​jə-​blē How to pronounce intangibly (audio) \ adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for intangible

Synonyms: Adjective

impalpable

Antonyms: Adjective

palpable, tactile, tangible, touchable

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Examples of intangible in a Sentence

Adjective

Leadership is an intangible asset to a company. electrical energy is completely intangible

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Shead is the most experienced defensive back of the unit, and that intangible, along with his physical skills, could prove to be valuable. — oregonlive.com, "Seattle Seahawks open their preseason with a win: The good and the bad," 9 Aug. 2019 His description of the late-night calls, peculiar situations and challenging family dilemmas enlightened me to the more personal side of medical practice and its intangible rewards. — Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, "Column: I asked what book made you feel like you belong. Here are your beautiful answers," 22 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of intangible

Adjective

1640, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1914, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for intangible

Adjective

French or Medieval Latin; French, from Medieval Latin intangibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin tangibilis tangible

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intangible

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of intangible

: not made of physical substance : not able to be touched : not tangible

intangible

adjective
in·​tan·​gi·​ble | \ in-ˈtan-jə-bəl How to pronounce intangible (audio) \

Kids Definition of intangible

1 : not capable of being touched Light is intangible.
2 : not having physical substance Goodwill is an intangible asset.

intangible

adjective
in·​tan·​gi·​ble | \ in-ˈtan-jə-bəl How to pronounce intangible (audio) \
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