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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tan-juh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtæn dʒə bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-tan-juh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈtæn dʒə bəl/
Definitions of intangibly word
- adjective intangibly not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable. 1
- adjective intangibly not definite or clear to the mind: intangible arguments. 1
- adjective intangibly (of an asset) existing only in connection with something else, as the goodwill of a business. 1
- noun intangibly something intangible, especially an intangible asset: Intangibles are hard to value. 1
- noun intangibly In an intangible manner. 1
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Origin of intangibly
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 Intangibly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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intangibly 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
intangibly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intangibly
adv intangibly
- hardly — only just; almost not; barely: We had hardly reached the lake when it started raining. hardly any; hardly ever.
- indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- slightly — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- vaguely — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- impalpability — not palpable; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch; intangible.
adverb intangibly
- elusively — In an elusive manner.
- imperceptibly — very slight, gradual, or subtle: the imperceptible slope of the road.
- unsubstantial — not substantial; having no foundation in fact; fanciful; insubstantial: an unsubstantial argument; unsubstantial hopes.
- impalpably — In an impalpable manner.
- barely — You use barely to say that something is only just true or only just the case.
Antonyms for intangibly
adverb intangibly
- tangibly — capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material or substantial.
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