: something intangible: such as
a
: an asset (such as goodwill) that is not corporeal
b
: an abstract quality or attribute
1
: the quality or state of being intangible
there is a certain intangibility about this problem
2
: something that is intangible : an intangible element
fond of the pretty intangibilities of romance—
Hugh Miller, born 1891
Hugh Miller, born 1891Examples of intangible in a Sentence
Adjective
Leadership is an intangible asset to a company.
electrical energy is completely intangible
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Adjective
For many of us, there’s an intangible magic to aviation that keeps us coming back even as ticket costs rise and airport crowds swell.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 17 June 2026
And how could such an indistinct and intangible thing be cured?
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Noun
Considering the intangibles Braun brings, which includes getting the fans involved following his athletic, rim-rattling slam dunks, the team may avoid any temptation to trade Braun just to gain relief from his salary.
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june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Smith and Miller are two undrafted rookies with quality upside and intangibles.
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june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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“Intangible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intangible. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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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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