1. things that cannot be touched or physically measured but have value or importance
Usage: plural form
2. assets that lack physical substance but have monetary value, such as patents, trademarks, or goodwill
Usage: business; accounting

Examples

• The company’s intangibles include its brand reputation and customer loyalty.
• Love, trust, and friendship are intangibles that make life meaningful.
• The merger increased the value of intangibles on the balance sheet.
• Teachers focus on intangibles like critical thinking and creativity.
• The team’s chemistry and morale are intangibles that affect performance.
• Patents and copyrights are valuable intangibles for tech companies.
• Success often depends on intangibles that can’t be easily measured.