intangibly
|in/tan/gi/bly|
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/ɪnˈtændʒəbli/
(intangible)
not touchable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intangible' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'intangibilis,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'tangibilis' meant 'able to be touched.'
Historical Evolution
'intangibilis' transformed into the French word 'intangible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intangible' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be touched,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that cannot be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
The influence of the artist was intangibly felt throughout the gallery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45