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intangibility

in·tan·gi·ble
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-tan-juh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈtæn dʒə bəl/
    • /ɪntænʤəˈbɪlɪtɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tan-juh-buh l]
    • /ɪnˈtæn dʒə bəl/

Definitions of intangibility word

  • adjective intangibility not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable. 1
  • adjective intangibility not definite or clear to the mind: intangible arguments. 1
  • adjective intangibility (of an asset) existing only in connection with something else, as the goodwill of a business. 1
  • noun intangibility something intangible, especially an intangible asset: Intangibles are hard to value. 1
  • noun intangibility The quality or state of being intangible; intangibleness. 1

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Origin of intangibility

First appearance:

before 1630
One of the 42% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word intangibilis, dating back to 1630-40. See in-3, tangible

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Parts of speech for Intangibility

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

intangibility popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

intangibility usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for intangibility

noun intangibility

  • imperceptibility — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
  • impalpability — not palpable; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch; intangible.
  • immateriality — state or character of being immaterial.
  • immaterialness — The state of being immaterial; immateriality.
  • untouchability — the quality or condition of being an untouchable, ascribed in the Vedic tradition to persons of low caste or to persons excluded from the caste system.

Antonyms for intangibility

noun intangibility

  • tangibility — capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial.

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