intangible — unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/
Korean meaning: 만질 수 없는, 무형의, 추상적인
Korean pronunciation: 인**탠**지블
Example Sentences
- His charisma was intangible, but everyone could feel it when he entered the room.
- The ghost complained that being intangible made it impossible to enjoy pizza.
- Brand loyalty is an intangible asset that companies spend millions trying to build.
intangible
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈtændʒəbl//
unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence
Grasping at something you cannot touch
Dreams intangible, while hopes stay frangible
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intangibilis', derived from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'tangibilis' (able to be touched), which comes from 'tangere' meaning 'to touch'.
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📝Examples
“His charisma was intangible, but everyone could feel it when he entered the room.”
“The ghost complained that being intangible made it impossible to enjoy pizza.”
“Brand loyalty is an intangible asset that companies spend millions trying to build.”
“The museum's most valuable possession was intangible: its 200-year reputation.”
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