intangible

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈtændʒɪbl/
US: /ɪnˈtændʒɪbəl/

  1. Not able to be touched or easily defined or grasped.

    1. Love is an intangible thing, but very important.
    2. The benefits of the training program were intangible but still noticeable in team morale.

  2. Difficult to perceive or understand precisely; impalpable.

    1. The company's intangible assets are hard to value.
    2. Success in this field depends on many intangible qualities like dedication and timing.

Synonyms

incorporeal abstract immaterial ethereal impalpable
intangible noun

  1. Something that exists but is not physical.

    1. Hope is an intangible.
    2. The value of the brand is a significant intangible for the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intangible" in English means: Not able to be touched or easily defined or grasped., Difficult to perceive or understand precisely; impalpable..

The phonetic transcription of "intangible" is /ɪnˈtændʒɪbl/ in British English and /ɪnˈtændʒɪbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intangible": incorporeal, abstract, immaterial, ethereal, impalpable.

Example usage of "intangible": "Love is an intangible thing, but very important.". More examples on the page.