immaterial

im·ma·te·ri·al

adj \ˌi-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl\

Definition of IMMATERIAL

1

: not consisting of matter : incorporeal

2

: of no substantial consequence : unimportant

Examples of IMMATERIAL

1. Whether or not he intended to cause problems is immaterial.
2. The fact that she is a woman is immaterial and irrelevant.

Origin of IMMATERIAL

Middle English immaterial, from Late Latin immaterialis, from Latin in- + Late Latin materialis material

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to IMMATERIAL

Synonyms: bodiless, ethereal, formless, incorporeal, insubstantial, nonmaterial, nonphysical, spiritual, unbodied, unsubstantial

Antonyms: bodily, corporeal, material, physical, substantial

Related Words: metaphysical, psychic (also psychical), supernatural; impalpable, insensible, intangible, invisible; airy, diaphanous, gaseous, gossamery, tenuous, thin, vaporous, wispish

Near Antonyms: animal, carnal, fleshly; detectable, discernible (also discernable), noticeable, observable, palpable, sensible, tangible, visible; bulky, heavy, massive, solid

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Rhymes with IMMATERIAL

magisterial, managerial, ministerial, presbyterial, raw material