material

A2
Pronunciation
/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/
/məˈtɪɹi.əl/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

Example Sentences
  • Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads.
2 Definition

Text written for a specific purpose.

Example Sentences
  • We were a warm-up act at the time; we didn't have enough original material to headline.
3 Definition

A sample or specimens for study.

4 Definition

Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.

Example Sentences
  • You'll need about a yard of material to make this.
5 Definition

The people collectively who are qualified for a certain position or activity.

Example Sentences
  • He is not the only one. I believe we have lots of presidential material in various public offices.
6 Definition

Related data of various kinds, especially if collected as the basis for a document or book.

7 Definition

The substance that something is made or composed of.

8 Definition

All of a player's pieces and pawns on the chessboard.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To form from matter; to materialize.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.

Example Sentences
  • This compound has a number of interesting material properties.
2 Definition

Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.

Antonyms
spiritual
Example Sentences
  • Don't let material concerns get in the way of living a happy life.
3 Definition

Significant.

Antonyms
immaterial
Example Sentences
  • This is the most material fact in this lawsuit.