🧱material

noun, adjective
/məˈtɪəriəl/

Meaning

The substance or matter from which something is made; relating to physical things rather than ideas or emotions.
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth

Example Sentences

The builder brought all the necessary material for the construction.

The building was constructed using the finest materials available.

Example Expressions

material evidence

Synonyms

substance, fabric, stuff, matter, resource, component
Entry 1
substance, fabric, stuff, matter, resource
Entry 2
substance, matter, fabric, stuff, component

Antonyms

immaterial, abstract, spiritual, intangible
Entry 1
immaterial, abstract, spiritual
Entry 2
immaterial, spiritual, abstract, intangible

Collocations

raw material, building material, study material, material wealth
Entry 1
raw material, building material, study material, material wealth
Entry 2
raw material, building material, study material, material wealth

More Example Sentences

This material is superior to plastic.

She supplies training materials to new staff.

The school supplies students with learning materials.

She provided the class with extra materials immediately.

Related Vocabularies

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a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
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a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
one of two equal parts of something
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.

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