intangible vs abstract

abstract vs intangible

intangible and abstract both are nouns.

intangible and abstract both are adjectives.

intangible is not a verb while abstract is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
intangible	Yes	Yes	No	No
abstract	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

intangible (noun)	abstract (noun)
assets that are saleable though not material or physical	a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

intangible (adjective)	abstract (adjective)
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch	existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
(of especially business assets) not having physical substance or intrinsic productive value	not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
lacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seen	dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
hard to pin down or identify

intangible (verb)	abstract (verb)
	consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
	consider apart from a particular case or instance
	give an abstract (of)
	make off with belongings of others

Difference between intangible and abstract

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