intangible

[in-tan-juh-buhl] / ɪnˈtæn dʒə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

indefinite, obscured

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ethereal unreal

STRONG

abstract eluding hypothetical impalpable imponderable slight

WEAK

abstruse airy dim elusive evading evanescent evasive imperceptible inappreciable incorporeal indeterminate insensible invisible rare shadowy slender unapparent uncertain unobservable unsubstantial unsure vague

Antonyms

STRONG

factual real

WEAK

definite obvious palpable perceptible tangible

Example Sentences

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But fashion brands also need a certain intangible pull.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1986, Congress specified that profits made after transfers or licenses of intangible assets can be allocated so they are “commensurate with income.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Koshary, the spicy dish of lentils, rice, and pasta available at countless Egyptian food stalls, was also added to the list of intangible cultural heritage.

From BBC

Analysts knew charges, such as amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, were coming.

From Barron's

Still, analysts’ new charges, such as amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, were coming.

From Barron's

intangible

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