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

1. <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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Rhymes with MATÉRIEL

Aix-la-Chapelle, au naturel, crème caramel, mademoiselle, maître d'hôtel, Mont-Saint-Michel, spirituel