: something intangible: such as
a
: an asset (such as goodwill) that is not corporeal
b
: an abstract quality or attribute
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Examples of intangible in a Sentence
Adjective
Leadership is an intangible asset to a company.
electrical energy is completely intangible
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2024
The ranking took into account various data points, including the quantity of contemporary venues, media partnerships, key vendors, and intangible factors such as safety, hospitality, and entertainment.
—Eshaan Sarup, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
Some fans began to take on those talking points as marching orders in debates, prioritizing numbers over intangible factors such as musical quality and impact.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2024
The ranking took into account various data points, including the quantity of contemporary venues, media partnerships, key vendors, and intangible factors such as safety, hospitality, and entertainment.
—Eshaan Sarup, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Intangible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intangible. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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intangible
1 of 2 adjective
in·tan·gi·ble
in-ˈtan-jə-bəl 
: incapable of being touched : having no physical existence : not tangible or corporeal
intangible
2 of 2 noun
: something intangible
specifically
: an asset (as goodwill or a patent right) that is not corporeal
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