: something intangible: such as
a
: an asset (such as goodwill) that is not corporeal
b
: an abstract quality or attribute
Examples of intangible in a Sentence
Adjective
Leadership is an intangible asset to a company.
electrical energy is completely intangible
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Adjective
This includes physical assets like IT hardware, networking equipment and office infrastructure, but also intangible assets like intellectual property, unused software licenses, real estate and even entire business units that no longer align with the company’s strategic goals.
—Albert Golukhov, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Next, ponder grades for what are often intangible items, the quality of life that every household seeks.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
Noun
As much as Flagg’s numbers popped, his intangibles excited the Mavericks more than anything.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Adding to Bryant’s intangibles is his willingness to never shy away from big moments as well as his unflappability, according to his former CSU teammate AJ Ott.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
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“Intangible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intangible. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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