¹in·tan·gi·ble

adj \(ˌ)in-ˈtan-jə-bəl\

Definition of INTANGIBLE

: not tangible : impalpable <education's intangible benefits>

— in·tan·gi·bil·i·ty noun

— in·tan·gi·ble·ness noun

— in·tan·gi·bly adverb

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Examples of INTANGIBLE

1. Leadership is an intangible asset to a company.
2. <electrical energy is completely intangible>

Origin of INTANGIBLE

French or Medieval Latin; French, from Medieval Latin intangibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin tangibilis tangible

First Known Use: 1640

Related to INTANGIBLE

Synonyms: impalpable

Antonyms: palpable, tactile, tangible, touchable

 

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