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- [in-tan-juh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtæn dʒə bəl/
- /ɪnˈtæn.dʒɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tan-juh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtæn dʒə bəl/
Definitions of intangible word
- adjective intangible not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable. 1
- adjective intangible not definite or clear to the mind: intangible arguments. 1
- adjective intangible (of an asset) existing only in connection with something else, as the goodwill of a business. 1
- noun intangible something intangible, especially an intangible asset: Intangibles are hard to value. 1
- noun intangible Unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence. 1
- adjective intangible insubstantial, immaterial 1
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Origin of intangible
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 Intangible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intangible 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
intangible usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intangible
adj intangible
- unreal — not real or actual.
- hypothetical — assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
- slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
- impalpable — not palpable; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch; intangible.
adjective intangible
- immaterial — of no essential consequence; unimportant.
- insubstantial — not substantial or real; lacking substance: an insubstantial world of dreams.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- obscured — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- ethereal — Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Antonyms for intangible
adj intangible
- factual — of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- perceptible — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
- tangible — capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial.
adjective intangible
- concrete — Concrete is a substance used for building which is made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones, and water.
Top questions with intangible
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