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Insubstantial vs Intangible - What's the difference?

insubstantial | intangible | Synonyms |

Insubstantial is a synonym of intangible.


As adjectives the difference between insubstantial and intangible

is that insubstantial is lacking substance; not real or strong while intangible is incapable of being perceived by the senses; incorporeal.

As a noun intangible is

anything intangible.

insubstantial

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking substance; not real or strong.
    • The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car.

    Synonyms

    * unsubstantial (archaic)

    Antonyms

    * substantial

    intangible

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • incapable of being perceived by the senses; incorporeal

    • Antonyms

    * tangible

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Anything intangible
  • (legal) Incorporeal property that is saleable though not material, such as bank deposits, stocks, bonds, and promissory notes