matériel
ma·té·ri·el
noun \mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈel\Definition of MATÉRIEL
: equipment, apparatus, and supplies used by an organization or institution
Variants of MATÉRIEL
ma·té·ri·el or ma·te·ri·el \mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈel\
Examples of MATÉRIEL
- <the army is running short of clothing and other matériel>
Origin of MATÉRIEL
French matériel, from matériel, adjective
First Known Use: 1819
Related to MATÉRIEL
Synonyms: accoutrements (or accouterments), apparatus, gear, hardware, kit [chiefly British], material(s), equipment (or materiel), outfit, paraphernalia, stuff, tackle
Related Words: accessories, appurtenances, attachments, fittings; baggage, belongings, impedimenta; appliances, facilities, instruments, machinery, tools; apparel, attire, habiliments, raiment, trappings; armamentarium, armory, arsenal, battery; assets, resources
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