intangibleness

/in,tændʤə'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (intangibleness) /in'tændʤəblnis/
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intangibleness

The intangibleness of a thought is like trying to grasp the wind.

Definition

Noun: - The quality of being intangible and not perceptible by touch: This refers to the state or characteristic of something that cannot be physically touched or grasped. It often describes abstract concepts, feelings, or qualities that lack physical substance.

Usage

The word "intangibleness" is a formal and somewhat rare noun used to describe the abstract nature of something. It is typically used in academic, philosophical, or literary contexts to discuss non-physical qualities. - It is used as a subject or object in a sentence to name the abstract quality itself. - It often follows articles like "the" or possessive pronouns.

Examples
  • The of human consciousness makes it a difficult subject for scientific study.
  • Artists often try to capture the of emotions like love or sorrow in their work.
  • We must consider the of brand loyalty when analyzing the company's value.
Advanced Usage
  • Conceptual Discussions: Used to emphasize the non-physical essence of ideas, rights, or digital assets.
    • The contract addressed the intangibleness of the intellectual property being sold.
  • Philosophical Context: Employed in debates about the nature of reality and perception.
    • Philosophers have long pondered the intangibleness of time.
Variants and Related Words
  • Intangible (adj): Not able to be touched; not having physical presence.
    • Goodwill is an intangible asset on a company's balance sheet.
  • Intangibility (n): Another, more common noun form with the same meaning as "intangibleness."
    • The intangibility of a promise makes it hard to enforce.
Synonyms
  • Incorporeality: The state of not having a physical body or form.
  • Immateriality: The quality of being composed of no physical substance; insignificance in a physical sense.
  • Abstractness: The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events or physical objects.
Antonyms
  • Tangibility: The quality of being perceptible by touch.
  • Corporeality: The quality of having a physical body or material form.
  • Concreteness: The quality of being specific, definite, and real in a physical or practical way.
Notes

"Intangibleness" is synonymous with "intangibility." While both are correct, "intangibility" is the far more frequently used and recognized term in modern English. "Intangibleness" is considered a less common variant.

intangibleness

The intangibleness of a thought is like trying to grasp the wind.

Noun
  1. the quality of being intangible and not perceptible by touch