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intangible

/ɪnˈtændʒəbəl/
in · tan · gi · ble /ɪn · ˈtæn · dʒə · bl/
English Definition
adj. unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence.
中文释义
adj. 无形的，不能触摸的
Significado en Español
intangible
한국어 뜻
무형의, 만질 수 없는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô hình, không thể chạm vào
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Example Sentence

The artist's work captures the intangible essence of emotions.

艺术家的作品捕捉到了情感的无形本质。

Synonyms
impalpable insubstantial ethereal nonphysical
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+tangible(touchable)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for “intangible”?

  1. A visible
  2. B intangible
  3. C ethereal
  4. D solid
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C — ethereal. “intangible” means adj. unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Trust is a precious, ______ thing that you cannot hold in your hands.

  1. A solid
  2. B physical
  3. C intangible
  4. D concrete
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C — intangible. “intangible” means adj. unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence.

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Common questions about “intangible”

What does “intangible” mean?

intangible — adj. unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence.. In Chinese: adj. 无形的，不能触摸的.

How do you pronounce “intangible”?

intangible is pronounced /ɪnˈtændʒəbəl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · tan · gi · ble.

How do you use “intangible” in a sentence?

The artist's work captures the intangible essence of emotions. (艺术家的作品捕捉到了情感的无形本质。)

What are synonyms for “intangible”?

impalpable, insubstantial, ethereal, nonphysical — all close in meaning to intangible (adj. unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence.).

Is “intangible” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. intangible appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “intangible”?

in(not)+tangible(touchable)

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