intangible
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Incapable of being perceived by the senses usually the sense of touch.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnˈtændʒəbəl
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
“The intangible constituent of energy"- James Jeans.”
noun
law
Assets that are saleable though not material or physical
law
Incorporeal property that is saleable though not material, such as bank deposits, stocks, bonds, and promissory notes.
Anything intangible.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: Incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
Used this way, intangible is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The intangible constituent of energy"- James Jeans.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use intangible
- “The intangible constituent of energy"- James Jeans.”adjective
- “Intangible assets such as good will.”adjective
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Assets that are saleable though not material or physical.
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