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inmaterial

immaterial

adjective een-mah-teh-RYAHL Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Latin immaterialis

Also means

intangible

Usage Note

Inmaterial describes something that has no physical substance — an abstract concept, a digital asset, or a spiritual entity. In legal and accounting language, bienes inmateriales (intangible assets) contrasts with bienes materiales. It is the same form for both genders (el patrimonio inmaterial, la herencia inmaterial).

Examples

"El patrimonio cultural inmaterial incluye el folclore."

Natural Translation

Intangible cultural heritage includes folklore.

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