Definition

The quality of being unable to be touched or physically measured; something that cannot be perceived by the senses.

Example

The intangibleness of her emotions made it difficult for him to understand her feelings.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the intangibleness of memories?

Yeah, it's interesting how some moments feel so vivid yet they can't be touched.

Exactly! It's like trying to hold onto a feeling; you can’t really grasp it.

Right, those feelings are what make life so rich and meaningful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intangibleness is formed from "intangible" (from Latin "intangibilis", where "in-" means not and "tangere" means to touch) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality of being unable to be touched or grasped physically.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not touching' ('in-' means not and 'tangere' means to touch) to remember that 'intangibleness' refers to the quality of being unable to be physically touched.

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