adj
Uncommon
intangible
ihn-TAN-jih-buhl
Intangible (adj) means Unable to be touched or physically grasped; not solid or concrete. Example: “Company culture is intangible, but it affects everything employees do.”
adj
1
Unable to be touched or physically grasped; not solid or concrete.
"Company culture is intangible, but it affects everything employees do."
"There was an intangible sense of unease in the room."
noun
1
An asset with no physical form, such as a brand name, patent, or goodwill.
"Intangibles like brand reputation can be worth more than physical assets."
How to use intangible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething real but that you can't physically touch or measure directly.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
intangible asset
intangible benefits
intangible quality
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Word forms
- Plural
- intangibles
- Comparative
- more intangible
- Superlative
- most intangible
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Etymology
From Latin tangere, "to touch," with the negative prefix in- — literally "untouchable."
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What does “intangible” mean?
The word “intangible” means unable to be touched or physically grasped; not solid or concrete. In plain terms, something real but that you can't physically touch or measure directly.
How do you pronounce “intangible”?
“Intangible” is pronounced ihn-TAN-jih-buhl (/ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “intangible” in a sentence?
Here is “intangible” used in a sentence: “Company culture is intangible, but it affects everything employees do.”
What part of speech is “intangible”?
Depending on how it is used, “intangible” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “intangible” come from?
The word “intangible” comes from Latin. From Latin tangere, "to touch," with the negative prefix in- — literally "untouchable.".
Is “intangible” a common word?
“Intangible” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “intangible” have?
“Intangible” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unable to be touched or physically grasped; not solid or concrete.
