First Known Use: 1640
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1intangible
adjective in·tan·gi·ble \(ˌ)in-ˈtan-jə-bəl\
: not made of physical substance : not able to be touched : not tangible
Full Definition of INTANGIBLE
: not tangible : impalpable <education's intangible benefits>
— in·tan·gi·bil·i·ty \-ˌtan-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— in·tan·gi·ble·ness \-ˈtan-jə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— in·tan·gi·bly \-blē\ adverb
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Origin of INTANGIBLE
French or Medieval Latin; French, from Medieval Latin intangibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin tangibilis tangible
Related to INTANGIBLE
- Synonyms
- impalpable
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2intangible
noun
Definition of INTANGIBLE
: something intangible: as a : an asset (as goodwill) that is not corporeal b : an abstract quality or attribute
First Known Use of INTANGIBLE
1914
INTANGIBLE Defined for Kids
intangible
adjective in·tan·gi·ble \in-ˈtan-jə-bəl\
Definition of INTANGIBLE for Kids
1
: not capable of being touched <Light is intangible.>
2
: not having physical substance <Goodwill is an intangible asset.>
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