: something intangible: such as
a
: an asset (such as goodwill) that is not corporeal
b
: an abstract quality or attribute
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Adjective
Leadership is an intangible asset to a company.
electrical energy is completely intangible
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Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
India, for example, stands alongside Germany and Japan in the share of intangible investments in GDP.
—Olena Orliuk, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
At 32, Cooper Hefner is a clear brand believer, wagering on the intangibles of Playboy, namely the brand's famous rabbit-ear logo and its deeply ingrained cultural legacy.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Perhaps more important, there are also intangible advantages.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
India, for example, stands alongside Germany and Japan in the share of intangible investments in GDP.
—Olena Orliuk, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
This increase is due to higher royalty expenses and amortization expenses related to acquired intangibles.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
At 32, Cooper Hefner is a clear brand believer, wagering on the intangibles of Playboy, namely the brand's famous rabbit-ear logo and its deeply ingrained cultural legacy.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Intangible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intangible. Accessed 29 Nov. 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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