intangible

/ɪnˈtændʒəbəl/
noun
  1. Something that cannot be touched or physically measured, especially an asset or quality.
    • The company's patents and trademarks are valuable intangibles.
    • Trust and loyalty are intangibles that strengthen relationships.
    • Goodwill is an important intangible for any business.
adjective
  1. Unable to be touched or physically felt; not solid or material.
    • The warmth of the sun is intangible, but you can feel it on your skin.
    • Ideas are intangible things that exist only in our minds.
    • The company's reputation is an intangible quality that affects its success.
  2. Difficult to define or describe clearly; vague or elusive.
    • The team had an intangible spirit that helped them win the championship.
    • There was an intangible sense of unease in the room after the argument.
    • Her charm is something intangible that you can't put into words.
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