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goodwill vs intangible

intangible vs goodwill

goodwill and intangible both are nouns.

goodwill is not an adjective while intangible is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
goodwill Yes No No No
intangible Yes Yes No No
As nouns, intangible is a hypernym of goodwill; that is, intangible is a word with a broader meaning than goodwill:
  • goodwill: (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
  • intangible: assets that are saleable though not material or physical
Other hypernyms of goodwill include intangible asset.
goodwill (noun) intangible (noun)
a disposition to kindness and compassion assets that are saleable though not material or physical
the friendly hope that something will succeed
(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
goodwill (adjective) intangible (adjective)
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
(of especially business assets) not having physical substance or intrinsic productive value
lacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seen
hard to pin down or identify
Difference between goodwill and intangible

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