materiality

noun

ma·​te·​ri·​al·​i·​ty mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce materiality (audio)
plural materialities
1
: the quality or state of being material
2
: something that is material

Examples of materiality in a Sentence

preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals the materiality of that fact is not in dispute
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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 See All Example Sentences for materiality

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of materiality was in 1570

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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materiality. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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