MATERIAL

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 12

Definition

adjective concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests.
adjective derived from or composed of matter.
adjective directly relevant to a matter especially a law case.
adjective concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being.
adjective having material or physical form or substance. — synonyms: corporeal
adjective having substance or capable of being treated as fact. — synonyms: substantial, real
noun the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object. — synonyms: stuff
noun information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form.
noun artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers. — synonyms: fabric, cloth, textile
noun things needed for doing or making something.
noun a person judged suitable for admission or employment.

“Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads.”
“We were a warm-up act at the time; we didn't have enough original material to headline.”
“You'll need about a yard of material to make this.”