materiality

noun

ma·​te·​ri·​al·​i·​ty mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈa-lə-tē 

plural materialities

1

: the quality or state of being material

2

: something that is material

Synonyms

• actuality
• case
• fact
• reality

Examples of materiality in a Sentence

preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals

the materiality of that fact is not in dispute

Recent Examples on the Web

In his case, this means exploring themes of social architecture, materiality and cultural identity for an often evocative and sometimes surprising lens through which to view our world. —Nargess Banks, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

Artist Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio, affected by the Eaton fire, traces memories and time The Salvadoran American artist often engages with the concept of ever-shifting time and materiality as a tool for preserving and archiving realities. —Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025

And much of what’s missing is the nuance of architectural composition and materiality. —Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025

Overall, the season emphasized craftsmanship, materiality, and individuality, leaving us inspired to curate the best of the collections for our customers. —Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for materiality

• bisexuality
• collegiality
• conditionality
• congeniality
• conventionality
• conviviality
• dimensionality
• directionality
• emotionality
• essentiality
• eventuality
• grammaticality