intangible
[ in-tan-juh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈtæn dʒə bəl /
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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.
(of an asset) existing only in connection with something else, as the goodwill of a business.
noun
something intangible, especially an intangible asset: Intangibles are hard to value.
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Origin of intangible
OTHER WORDS FROM intangible
in·tan·gi·bil·i·ty, in·tan·gi·ble·ness, nounin·tan·gi·bly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for intangible
intangible
/ (ɪnˈtændʒɪbəl) /
adjective
incapable of being perceived by touch; impalpable
imprecise or unclear to the mindintangible ideas
(of property or a business asset) saleable though not possessing intrinsic productive value
noun
something that is intangible
Derived forms of intangible
intangibility or intangibleness, nounintangibly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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