in|tan´gi|bly

in|tan´gi|bly
in|tan|gi|ble «ihn TAN juh buhl», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. not capable of being touched or felt: »

Sound and light are intangible.

SYNONYM(S): insubstantial, impalpable.
2. Figurative. not easily grasped by the mind; vague: »

She had that intangible something called charm.

–n.
something intangible, such as good will.
in|tan´gi|ble|ness, noun.
in|tan´gi|bly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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