The difference between Intangible and Tangible

When used as nouns, intangible means anything intangible, whereas tangible means a physical object, something that can be touched.

When used as adjectives, intangible means incapable of being perceived by the senses, whereas tangible means touchable.


check bellow for the other definitions of Intangible and Tangible

  1. Intangible as an adjective:

    incapable of being perceived by the senses; incorporeal

  1. Intangible as a noun:

    Anything intangible

  2. Intangible as a noun (legal):

    Incorporeal property that is saleable though not material, such as bank deposits, stocks, bonds, and promissory notes

  1. Tangible as an adjective:

    Touchable; able to be touched or felt; perceptible by the sense of touch

    Examples:

    "synonyms: palpable"

  2. Tangible as an adjective:

    Possible to be treated as fact; real or concrete.

  3. Tangible as an adjective:

    Comprehensible by the mind; understandable.

  1. Tangible as a noun:

    A physical object, something that can be touched.

  2. Tangible as a noun:

    Real or concrete results.

    Examples:

    "Yes, but what are the tangibles?"

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