Definition Synonyms
Definition of intangible - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
untouchableincapable of being perceived by touch
- The love between them was intangible.
2.
business assetslacking physical substance but having value
- Goodwill is an intangible asset of the company.
Noun
1.
abstractsomething that cannot be touched or seen
- Love is an intangible that influences our lives.
2.
businessTECH. non-physical assets like stocks or patentsTECH.
- The company's intangibles include several valuable patents.
Expressions with intangible
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right that cannot be touched
The artist has an intangible right to their work.
non-physical asset with legal protection and economic value for its owner
The company's intangible property includes patents and software licenses.
asset without physical form but with economic value
Goodwill is often categorized as an intangible asset in business acquisitions..
non-physical cultural traditions, knowledge, or expressions passed through generations
Intangible cultural heritage includes songs, rituals, and oral traditions.
Origin of intangible
Latin, in (not) + tangibilis (touchable)
Terms with intangible included in their meaning
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economy
intangible work or activities provided for others for payment
culture
intangible art forms like folk music and dance
aura
intangible force believed to emanate from people
use intangibles
draw upon something intangible like knowledge or emotion
business
intangible worth of a business beyond physical assets
legal
intangible asset like a copyright or patent
business
total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities
valuation
value of physical assets excluding intangible items
linguistics
denoting intangible concepts in grammar
language
noun referring to intangible concepts like emotions or qualities
valuation
monetary worth of a tangible or intangible item
e-commerce
intangible product sold online like software or e-books
intangible trade
intangible product sold abroad
intangible asset
distribution of intangible asset cost over its life
light or intangible
seeming light or impossible to touch like air
becoming unseen
become invisible or intangible
compensation
intangible compensation for non-physical harm
Examples of intangible in a sentence
The concept of time is often intangible. Brand reputation is an intangible asset. Intellectual property is considered intangible. Happiness is an intangible that money can't buy. The company's reputation is an intangible that adds value. Their intangibles are crucial for the merger.
Intangibles like goodwill can affect the company's value.
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- French:intangible, l'immatériel, ...
- German:nicht greifbar, Immaterielles, ...
- Italian:intangibile, bene immateriale, ...
- Spanish:intangible, elemento intangible, ...
- Portuguese:intangível, intangíveis, ...
- Chinese:无形的, 无形之物, ...
- Japanese:無形の, 無形のもの, ...
- Arabic:غَيْر مَلْمُوس, مُجَرَّد, ...
- Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי מוּחָשִׁי, מֻפְשָׁט, ...
- Russian:неосязаемый, абстракция, ...
- Ukrainian:невідчутний, нематеріальність, ...
- Hindi:अमूर्त, अदृश्य वस्तु, ...
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