Definition of material
(Entry 1 of 2)
b(1)
: of or relating to matter rather than form
material cause the material aspect of being
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 love
b
: relating to or concerned with physical rather than spiritual or intellectual things
material progress provide material assistance
material
nounDefinition of material (Entry 2 of 2)
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 materials
b(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 material
c
: matter sense 3b
d
: cloth
e
: a person potentially suited to some pursuit
varsity material leadership material
2a
: apparatus necessary for doing or making something
writing materials
b
: matériel
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The first known use of material was in the 14th century
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