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Examples of intangible in a Sentence
Leadership is an intangible asset to a company.
electrical energy is completely intangible
Origin and Etymology of intangible
French or Medieval Latin; French, from Medieval Latin intangibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin tangibilis tangible
First Known Use: 1640
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Definition of intangible
: something intangible: such asa : an asset (such as goodwill) that is not corporealb : an abstract quality or attribute
1914
First Known Use of intangible
1914
INTANGIBLE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of intangible for English Language Learners
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: not made of physical substance : not able to be touched : not tangible
INTANGIBLE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of intangible for Students
1 : not capable of being touched Light is intangible.
2 : not having physical substance Goodwill is an intangible asset.
Law Dictionary
Legal Definition of intangible
: incapable of being touched : having no physical existence : not tangible or corporeal
intangible
Legal Definition of intangible
: something intangible; specifically : an asset (as goodwill or a patent right) that is not corporeal
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