óáþreifanlegan

óáþreifanlegan is an Icelandic adjective. It is the accusative masculine singular form of the adjective óáþreifanlegur. This adjective translates to "intangible" or "immaterial" in English. It describes something that cannot be touched or perceived by the sense of touch. Examples of things that are óáþreifanlegur include abstract concepts, emotions, or qualities. For instance, love or justice are considered óáþreifanlegur. In contrast, a tangible object like a chair or a book would not be described as óáþreifanlegur. The adjective is derived from the prefix "ó-" meaning "not," and the root "áþreifanlegur," which means "tangible" or "perceptible by touch." Therefore, the literal breakdown highlights its meaning of "not tangible." This word is part of the Icelandic vocabulary used to differentiate between the physical and the abstract. Its grammatical form, óáþreifanlegan, indicates its use when directly referring to a masculine noun in the accusative case, suggesting it is acting as a direct object in a sentence.