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Intangibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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intangibly

 

[ ɪnˈtændʒəblɪ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

abstract concept

Intangibly refers to the quality of being difficult to perceive or measure, often relating to abstract concepts such as emotions, ideas, or values. This term indicates something that cannot be easily grasped or quantified, as it does not have a physical form. For example, happiness or creativity might be described as intangible because they cannot be touched or seen directly. In business, intangible assets are those that do not have a physical presence but still hold value.

Synonyms

indirectly, subtlety, unmeasurably

Examples of usage

  • The team's success was intangibly affected by their strong morale.
  • The concept of love is intangibly deeper than mere attraction.
  • Intangibly, the brand's reputation influences customer loyalty.

Translations

Translations of the word "intangibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intangivelmente

🇮🇳 अस्पष्ट रूप से

🇩🇪 unanschaulich

🇮🇩 tak teraba

🇺🇦 непомітно

🇵🇱 nienamacalnie

🇯🇵 無形で

🇫🇷 intangiblement

🇪🇸 intangiblemente

🇹🇷 soyut olarak

🇰🇷 무형으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير ملموس

🇨🇿 neuchopitelně

🇸🇰 neuchopiteľne

🇨🇳 无形地

🇸🇮 neotipljivo

🇮🇸 óáþreifanlega

🇰🇿 сезілмейтін

🇬🇪 შეუვალი

🇦🇿 məçhul şəkildə

🇲🇽 intangiblemente

Etymology

The word 'intangibly' derives from the adjective 'intangible,' which comes from the Latin roots 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'tangibilis' meaning 'able to be touched.' The term began to emerge in English usage in the 15th century to describe things that could not be physically touched or grasped. The adverbial form, 'intangibly,' developed later to describe actions or states that relate to intangible qualities or concepts. Over time, 'intangibly' has been used in various contexts, including philosophy, business, and psychology, to emphasize the importance of elements that are essential yet cannot be quantified or directly observed.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,958, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.