intangible

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtændʒəbəl/

Definition

Something that cannot be touched, grasped, or physically measured because it lacks a material form.

Examples

• The team's success was driven by an intangible spirit of camaraderie that no coach could fully explain.

• Goodwill and intellectual property are considered intangible assets on a company's balance sheet.

• There is an intangible quality to her music that makes it feel timeless and deeply personal.

Synonyms of intangible

Words with a similar meaning to intangible:

• vague
• ethereal
• impalpable
• insubstantial

Antonyms of intangible

Words with the opposite meaning to intangible:

• tangible
• concrete

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