Material (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary; "the substantial world"; "a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical"; "The wind was violent and felt substantial enough to lean against".
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Meaning 2
Concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests; "material possessions"; "material wealth"; "material comforts".
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- Her main concern was accumulating wealth and other material possessions to ensure a life of luxury and ease.
- He lived a simple life, focusing on spiritual fulfillment rather than seeking material wealth.
- The couple's priorities shifted over time, gradually focusing more on material comforts and less on adventurous travel.
- The company emphasized that its philanthropic efforts were dedicated to addressing the material needs of disaster victims.
- Her friends and family worried about her material obsessions, hoping she would find a more balanced perspective on life.
Meaning 3
Derived from or composed of matter; "the material universe".
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Meaning 4
Having material or physical form or substance; "that which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible" - Benjamin Jowett.
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- The artist's use of tactile materials added a sensory dimension to the sculpture, inviting viewers to touch and explore its texture.
- The philosopher argued that the soul is a non-material entity that cannot be perceived through the senses.
- The company's new product is made from a lightweight yet incredibly strong material that is resistant to corrosion.
- The ancient Greeks believed that the gods were material beings with physical bodies, albeit ones that were immortal and divine.
- The scientist's groundbreaking discovery revealed that the mysterious substance was a previously unknown material with unique properties.
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Meaning 5
Concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being; "material needs"; "the moral and material welfare of all good citizens"- T.Roosevelt.
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Meaning 6
Directly relevant to a matter especially a law case; "his support made a material difference"; "evidence material to the issue at hand"; "facts likely to influence the judgment are called material facts"; "a material witness".
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