intangible

Universal Words adjective 1 that exists but that is difficult to describe, understand or measure: The old building had an intangible air of sadness about it. * The benefits are intangible. 2 (business) that does not exist as a physical thing but is still valuable to a company: intangible assets / property OPPTANGIBLE intangible noun [usuallypl.]: intangibles such as staff morale and goodwill