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.
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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)