Material
/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts8 letters
Definition of Material
noun
- Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."
- Text written for a specific purpose.
"We were a warm-up act at the time; we didn't have enough original material to headline."
- A sample or specimens for study.
- Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.
"You'll need about a yard of material to make this."
- The people collectively who are qualified for a certain position or activity.
"He is not the only one. I believe we have lots of presidential material in various public offices."
verb
- To form from matter; to materialize.
adjective
- Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.
"This compound has a number of interesting material properties."
- Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.
"Don't let material concerns get in the way of living a happy life."
- Significant.
"This is the most material fact in this lawsuit."
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
mundane
ANTONYMS
immaterialspiritual