material


Definition: Meaning of, material in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / məˈtɪərɪəl /

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material materials
  1. [uncountable and countable] cloth used for making clothes, curtains etc [=  fabric]
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  2. [uncountable and countable] a solid substance such as wood, plastic, or metal
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  3. [uncountable] also materials [plural] the things that are used for making or doing something
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  4. [uncountable] information or ideas used in books, films etc
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  5. officer/executive etc material someone who is good enough for a particular job or position
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  1. relating to your money, possessions, living conditions etc, rather than the needs of your mind or soul
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  2. relating to the real world and physical objects, rather than religious or SPIRITUAL things
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  3. law important and needing to be considered when making a decision
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  4. formal important and having a noticeable effect
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material used in phrases