intangible
adjective
uk/ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ usused 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.
ACCOUNTING, FINANCE
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.
intangible
noun [ C, usually plural ]
uk/ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ ussomething 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.
ACCOUNTING, FINANCE
→ intangible asset :
Never underestimate the value of intangibles for your business.