intangibleness

/ɪnˈtændʒəbəlnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being difficult or impossible to touch, grasp, or measure physically.
    • Scientists struggle with the intangibleness of dark matter, which cannot be seen or touched.
    • The intangibleness of the scent in the air made it impossible to identify its source.
    • The intangibleness of the concept of time makes it hard for young children to understand.
  2. The quality of being vague, abstract, or not easily defined or understood.
    • The intangibleness of the company's mission statement made it hard for employees to know what to focus on.
    • Many people find the intangibleness of philosophical ideas frustrating.
    • The intangibleness of her argument left the audience confused about her main point.