intangible Meaning & Definition
What Does Intangible Mean?
Intangible is used as an adjective meaning not tangible. As a noun, it means something intangible.
Intangible in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /(ˌ)in-ˈtan-jə-bəl/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | immaterial, impalpable and unidentifiable |
| Antonyms | tangible, palpable and tactile |
| Plural | intangibles |
| Comparative / superlative | more intangible, most intangible |
| Adverb | intangibly |
Intangible Definition (Adjective)
- not tangible : impalpable
education's intangible benefits
Intangible as a Noun
- something intangible: such as
- an asset (such as goodwill) that is not corporeal
- an abstract quality or attribute
Synonyms of Intangible
Intangible synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Intangible
Intangible in a Sentence
an intangible quality of serenity in the music
education's intangible benefits
electrical energy is completely intangible
Word Forms & Grammar
in·tan·gi·bil·i·ty noun
in·tan·gi·ble·ness noun
in·tan·gi·bly adverb
intangibilities
intangibility
intangible
intangibleness
intangiblenesses
intangibly
intangibles
intangible (comparative more intangible, superlative most intangible)
intangible (plural intangibles)
Words That Rhyme With Intangible
Origin of Intangible
Origin 1: French or Medieval Latin; French, from Medieval Latin intangibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin tangibilis tangible
Origin 2: Borrowed from Middle French intangible, from Medieval Latin intangibilis, from Late Latin tangibilis, from Latin tango.
First Known Use
1640
1914
How to Pronounce Intangible
Intangible is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈtan-jə-bəl/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (tan).
Common Questions About Intangible
Is intangible an adjective or a noun?
Intangible is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for intangible?
Words with a similar meaning to intangible include immaterial, impalpable and unidentifiable. See the full list of intangible synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of intangible?
Antonyms of intangible include tangible, palpable, tactile and touchable.
What is the plural of intangible?
The plural of intangible is intangibles.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of intangible?
The comparative form is more intangible and the superlative form is most intangible.