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material

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adjective

ma·​te·​ri·​al mə-ˈtir-ē-əl How to pronounce material (audio)
1
a(1)
: relating to, derived from, or consisting of matter
especially : physical
the material world
(2)
: bodily
material needs
b(1)
: of or relating to matter rather than form
material cause
the material aspect of being
(2)
: of or relating to the subject matter of reasoning
especially : empirical
material knowledge
2
: having real importance or great consequences
facts material to the investigation
3
a
: being of a physical or worldly nature
a grossly material form of love
b
: relating to or concerned with physical rather than spiritual or intellectual things
material progress
provide material assistance
materially
mə-ˈtir-ē-ə-lē How to pronounce material (audio)
adverb
materialness noun

material

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noun

1
a(1)
: the elements, constituents, or substances of which something is composed or can be made
(2)
: matter that has qualities which give it individuality and by which it may be categorized
sticky material
explosive materials
b(1)
: something (such as data) that may be worked into a more finished form
material for a biography
(2)
: something used for or made the object of study
material for the next semester
(3)
: a performer's repertoire
a comedian's material
c
: matter sense 3b
d
: cloth
e
: a person potentially suited to some pursuit
varsity material
leadership material
2
a
: apparatus necessary for doing or making something
writing materials
b
: matériel

Synonyms

Adjective

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for material

material, physical, corporeal, phenomenal, sensible, objective mean of or belonging to actuality.

material implies formation out of tangible matter; used in contrast with spiritual or ideal it may connote the mundane, crass, or grasping.

material values

physical applies to what is perceived directly by the senses and may contrast with mental, spiritual, or imaginary.

the physical benefits of exercise

corporeal implies having the tangible qualities of a body such as shape, size, or resistance to force.

artists have portrayed angels as corporeal beings

phenomenal applies to what is known or perceived through the senses rather than by intuition or rational deduction.

scientists concerned with the phenomenal world

sensible stresses the capability of readily or forcibly impressing the senses.

the earth's rotation is not sensible to us

objective may stress material or independent existence apart from a subject perceiving it.

no objective evidence of damage

synonyms see in addition relevant

Example Sentences

Adjective He is concerned only with his own material comforts. The researchers included all data that was material. Noun paper, plastic, or other materials She was never without reading material. The curtains required yards of expensive material.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
In the past, Burr has denied trading on material nonpublic information, and Fauth has repeatedly hung up on ProPublica when asked about his trades. Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 Labor shortage, limited lot availability and delays in material deliveries have long been significant challenges contributing to the building slowdown in the region. The Indianapolis Star, 29 Aug. 2022 Two other mannequins made of material simulating human tissue -- heads and female torsos, but no limbs -- will measure cosmic radiation, one of the biggest risks of spaceflight. Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2022 Already, at least 113 cases in which officers linked to the scandal were involved in arrests or would have served as material witnesses have been dismissed by city and county prosecutors. Sammy Rothstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Perhaps one of the greatest ironies of the new whistleblowing is that tattling for material scraps is the only way the internet operates. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2022 It’s the kind of fabric — specifically material with a four-way stretch versus a two-way stretch — that’s made much anymore, making sourcing it more challenging. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2022 Intentionally nurturing these relationships -- with material gifts, if appropriate -- may lift your confidence today. Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Allowing Sanders to serve as both material witness and prosecutor lends greater credibility to the commonwealth's interrogation and investigation, Baker's attorney said in the document. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2022
Noun
Contains sequences of strong violence, some disturbing material, mature thematic elements, brief strong language and partial nudity. Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Theoretically, scientists only need to switch out the genetic material, or mRNA sequences, from one virus for another. Time, 14 Sep. 2022 Maloney said the archives staff had informed the committee staff during a call in late August of its uncertainty about the status of the material, which Trump was required by law to return. Tim Craig, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 However, two Libyan nationals were ultimately convicted of charges including conspiracy to provide material support and resources to terrorists and maliciously destroying a dwelling. Fox News, 11 Sep. 2022 Quality footwear that requires so much material—leather or otherwise—is inevitably expensive. Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 What to Consider Budget and aesthetics aside, the main things to consider when shopping for an oven mitt are length, material, and heat-resistance. Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 The final sheath contains 40% of this reusable material, which is sourced from corn and sugarcane. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 6 Sep. 2022 Aluminum may not seem like the obvious theme for 10 years together, but the material (which never rusts) fittingly symbolizes the underlying resilience and stability necessary for hitting the decade milestone marker. Elsa Cavazos, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Middle English materiel, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin materialis, from Latin materia matter — more at matter

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Noun

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of material was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing material

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