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intangible vs good will

good will vs intangible

intangible and good will both are nouns.

intangible is an adjective but good will is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intangible Yes Yes No No
good will Yes No No No
As nouns, good will is a hyponym of intangible; that is, good will is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intangible:
  • intangible: assets that are saleable though not material or physical
  • good will: (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
Other hyponyms of intangible include goodwill.
intangible (noun) good will (noun)
assets that are saleable though not material or physical a disposition to kindness and compassion
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)
intangible (adjective) good will (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 intangible and good will

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