intangible

7 definitions • 10 examples

impossible to touch, to describe exactly, or to give an exact value:

She has that intangible quality which you might call charisma.

intangible assets such as goodwill

something that exists but that cannot be touched, exactly described, or given an exact value:

Common sense and creativity are some of the intangibles we're looking for in an employee.

His ability to inspire and lead players is an intangible that is difficult to quantify.

influencing you but not able to be seen or physically felt:

There is the intangible benefit of playing a home game before a friendly crowd.

used about a feeling or quality that does not exist in a physical way, or that is difficult to describe:

intangible benefit/reward He pointed to some of the intangible benefits of the job, such as knowing that you are making a contribution to society.

The CEO had that intangible quality that we call charisma.

used about something that has value for a business, although it does not exist in a physical way:

intangible capital/property/value Examples of intangible property include bonds, shares, copyrights, and patents.

something that does not exist in a physical way, or that is difficult to describe:

The list of requirements for the job includes intangibles such as self-reliance, persuasiveness, etc.

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Never underestimate the value of intangibles for your business.