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Definition of material
1a (1) : relating to, derived from, or consisting of matter; especially : physical the material world (2) : bodily material needsb (1) : of or relating to matter rather than form material cause the material aspect of being (2) : of or relating to the subject matter of reasoning; especially : empirical material knowledge
2 : having real importance or great consequences facts material to the investigation
3a : being of a physical or worldly nature a grossly material form of loveb : relating to or concerned with physical rather than spiritual or intellectual things material progress provide material assistance
materialness
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Examples of material in a Sentence
He is concerned only with his own material comforts.
The researchers included all data that was material.
Recent Examples of material from the Web
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And material reconstruction is only part of the task.
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Material advertising the concert by Finese 2Tymes showed a man pointing a gun at a camera, drawing a rebuke from Mayor Mark Stodola.
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Another lesson: Spend on experiences, not material items.
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Aiming at a sphere of influence in the area, British officials were colluding with the natives, offering moral and material support for their resistance.
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Some versions hold that our mind is not strictly the product of our brain and that consciousness exists separately from material substance, so the death of your physical body is not the end of your conscious existence.
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Facebook is launching a U.K. program to train and fund local organizations to combat extremist material online, as internet companies attempt to clamp down on hate speech and violent content on their services.
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The deep religious quality of his films - and rejection of the rational and material worlds - made him as much of an outsider in the United States as in his home country.
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Thus, a huge obstacle for any push to define our welfare state as an institution that has the collective duty to offer both societal and material equality to people is, of course, racism.
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Origin and Etymology of material
Middle English materiel, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin materialis, from Latin materia matter — more at matter
Synonym Discussion of material
synonyms see in addition relevant
material
Definition of material
1a (1) : the elements, constituents, or substances of which something is composed or can be made (2) : matter that has qualities which give it individuality and by which it may be categorized sticky material explosive materialsb (1) : something (such as data) that may be worked into a more finished form material for a biography (2) : something used for or made the object of study material for the next semester (3) : a performer's repertoire a comedian's materialc : matter 3bd : clothe : a person potentially suited to some pursuit varsity material leadership material
2a : apparatus necessary for doing or making something writing materialsb : matériel
Examples of material in a Sentence
paper, plastic, or other materials
She was never without reading material.
The curtains required yards of expensive material.
Recent Examples of material from the Web
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Two departments — Patron Services, which helps people check out and return books, and Technical Services, which handles new materials — are being moved to the first floor during the upcoming closure.
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Using as his material the basic goodness and generosity of spirit in regular people, Carroll tells a different story of America.
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A road flare on the end of a pipe is used to light the fuse material that sends the shell shooting into the air.
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Elgin's Girlstart camp received $1,000 of the donation for the cost of supplies, materials and support the professional development of pre-service teachers, according to an orderTalk news release.
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All materials should be in good, clean condition with no writing, highlighting or torn pages.
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Cinematographer Charles Libin, who has ample experience in nonfiction film, shoots the action with a documentary directness that serves the material well.
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Caregiver tip: Also secure all flammable liquids in a locked container in a cool, dry place — far from heat and combustible materials. 4.
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Origin and Etymology of material
see 1material
MATERIAL Defined for English Language Learners
material
playDefinition of material for English Language Learners
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: relating to or made of matter
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: physical rather than spiritual or intellectual
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: having real importance
material
Definition of material for English Language Learners
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: a substance from which something is made or can be made
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: a substance that has a particular quality
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: something used in doing a particular activity
MATERIAL Defined for Kids
Definition of material for Students
1 : of, relating to, or made of matter : physical the material world
2 : of or relating to a person's bodily needs or wants Money buys material comforts.
3 : having real importance Those facts aren't material to the case.
materially
adverbDefinition of material for Students
1 : the elements, substance, or parts of which something is made or can be made We purchased bricks and other building material.
2 : equipment needed for doing something writing materials
Law Dictionary
Legal Definition of material
1 : of, relating to, or consisting of physical matter
2 : being of real importance or consequence
3 : being an essential component the material terms of the contract
4 : being relevant to a subject under consideration; specifically : being such as would affect or be taken into consideration by a reasonable person in acting or making a decision — see also insider trading
materially
adverbmaterial
Legal Definition of material
: something used for or made the object of consideration or study; specifically : evidence — see also brady material
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