Meaning & Definition of word "Intangible"

Intangible

/ɪnˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/

1. A property that cannot be seen or touched but can still be significant in value.
- Example: Intangibles like patents and copyrights are crucial for innovative companies.

1. Not able to be touched or physically measured; lacking physical existence.
- Example: The company's success is largely attributed to the intangible assets such as brand reputation and customer loyalty.
2. Difficult to define or understand; abstract.
- Example: Love is an intangible feeling that can be hard to describe.
3. Immaterial or abstract in nature.
- Example: The intangible qualities of leadership include vision, charisma, and the ability to inspire.

●Late Middle English: from French intangiblе or Latin intangibilis, from in- 'not' + tangibilis 'tangible'.

intangible assets:

Non-physical assets that add value to a company, such as brand reputation.

intangible benefits:

Advantages that cannot be quantified directly, such as employee morale.

intangible culture:

Cultural elements that are not material but still hold value, like traditions.

tangible:

Having physical existence and able to be touched or seen.

asset:

A valuable item owned by an individual or entity that can provide future economic benefits.

Meaning: Used informally to describe something that is hard to grasp in a discussion.

● Example Sentence: The idea was so intangible that we couldn't make a decision on it.