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   intangible

   /ɪnˈtan(d)ʒɪbl/

   adjective

   • 1. unable to be touched; not having physical presence: "the moonlight made things seem intangible" Similar impalpableuntouchableimperceptible to the touchnon-physicalbodilessincorporealunembodieddisembodiedabstractinvisibleetherealinsubstantialairyaerialspiritualghostlyspectralphantomwraithliketranscendentalunearthlysupernaturalrare:immaterialunbodieddiscarnatedisincarnatephantasmalphantasmicOpposite tangible
   • ▪ difficult or impossible to define or understand; vague and abstract: "the rose symbolized something intangible about their relationship" Similar indefinableindescribableinexpressiblenamelessvagueobscureunclearhazydimmysteriousindefiniteunanalysablesubtleelusivefugitiveOpposite clear
   • ▪ (of an asset or benefit) not constituting or represented by a physical object and of a value not precisely measurable: "intangible business property like patents"

   noun

   • 1. an intangible thing: "intangibles like self-confidence and responsibility"

   Word Origin early 17th century (as an adjective): from French, or from medieval Latin intangibilis, from in- ‘not’ + late Latin tangibilis (see tangible).

   Derivatives

   • 1. intangibility noun
   • 2. intangibly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTANGIBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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   Sep 22, 2012 · The meaning of INTANGIBLE is not tangible : impalpable. How to use intangible in a sentence.

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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. Synonyms: fleeting, elusive, vague.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › intangibleIntangible - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › intangibleIntangible - definition of intangible by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTANGIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is intangible is abstract or is hard to define or measure. There are intangible benefits beyond a rise in the share price. You can refer to intangible things as intangibles. Women workers place more importance on intangibles such as a sense of achievement. More Synonyms of intangible. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of intangible – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   INTANGIBLE definition: An intangible feeling or quality exists but you cannot describe or prove it.. Learn more.

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   A complete guide to the word "INTANGIBLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    Something intangible; specif., a quality, as of character, that is desirable but cannot be measured. The rookie quarterback displays leadership and is unruffled— intangibles necessary for success. Webster's New World

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishintangible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Definition of intangible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.