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intangible
[ in-tan-juh-buhl ]
adjective
- not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable.
- not definite or clear to the mind:
intangible arguments.
Synonyms: , ,
- (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.
noun
- something intangible, especially an intangible asset:
Intangibles are hard to value.
intangible
/ ɪˈæԻɪə /
adjective
- incapable of being perceived by touch; impalpable
- imprecise or unclear to the mind
intangible ideas
- (of property or a business asset) saleable though not possessing intrinsic productive value
noun
- something that is intangible
Derived Forms
- ˈٲԲ, adverb
- ˌٲԲˈٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ٲ····ٲ [in-tan-j, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ·ٲ···Ա noun
- ·ٲ·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of intangible1
Example Sentences
Some, like Pat, will continue to come to the basilica and try to put something intangible into words.
The ambassador has spoken of the "intangible but priceless" value of such soft power royal visits, as the UK tries to "reset" its relations with European neighbours after Brexit.
The UK's ambassador to Italy, Lord Llewellyn, part of the welcoming party, said this was an "historic" moment and such visits had an "intangible but priceless" impact.
"Those sort of games will give Konsa confidence. Two more games under the belt - for momentum, feeling at home in the squad, intangible stuff for an international footballer," said Green.
The following year, Zurich recognised techno culture as part of its "intangible cultural heritage" in partnership with Unesco.
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