material

adjective

UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

1
only before nounrelating to things such as money and possessions that affect your physical life rather than your thoughts or emotions
State officials enjoy more material rewards than other sectors.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to money and possessions
financial
economic
fiscal
Collocates
Nouns frequently used with material
▪ goods, possessions, prosperity, resources, rewards, wealth, well-being
2
only before nounrelating to the physical world that people experience directly, rather than to the world of the imagination or thoughts
the material universe
Synonyms and related words
Real and seeming real
real
true
genuine
3
important enough to notice or to have an effect
This situation will continue unless there is a material change in conditions.
material to:
Any information material to the patient’s decision should be revealed.
Synonyms and related words
Important
important
major
key
1. 3a
  legalused about things or people that are important in a legal case
  A bag containing ammunition was the only material evidence.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used in official and legal documents
  foregoing
  for the avoidance of doubt
  hereafter

material

adjective

US /məˈtɪriəl/

1
important enough to notice or to have an effect
This situation will continue unless there is a material change in conditions.
material to:
Any information material to the patient’s decision should be revealed.
Synonyms and related words
Important
important
major
key
1. 1a
  legalused about things or people that are important in a legal case
  A bag containing ammunition was the only material evidence.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used in official and legal documents
  foregoing
  for the avoidance of doubt
  hereafter
2
only before nounrelating to the physical world that people experience directly, rather than to the world of the imagination or thoughts
the material universe
Synonyms and related words
Real and seeming real
real
true
genuine
3
only before nounrelating to things such as money and possessions that affect your physical life rather than your thoughts or emotions
State officials enjoy more material rewards than other sectors.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to money and possessions
financial
economic
fiscal
Collocates
Nouns frequently used with material
▪ goods, possessions, prosperity, resources, rewards, wealth, well-being

material

noun

UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

Word Forms

singular	material
plural	materials

1
countable/uncountable cloth
Her dress was made of a thin lacy material.
heavy material for making curtains
Synonyms and related words
Relating to cloth and fabric
cloth
material
fabric
2
uncountable a substance, especially one used for a particular purpose
Brick was used as the main building material for local churches.
Synonyms and related words
General words for materials and substances
substance
material
powder
1. 2a
  a substance, especially one that has a particular quality
  radioactive/organic material
  All waste material is recycled where possible.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for materials and substances
  substance
  material
  powder
3
uncountable information, ideas, and experiences that you use as the subject of a book, film, song etc
Newspaper articles are a good source of material for stories.
Synonyms and related words
General words for information, news and facts
information
data
content
1. 3a
  an entertainer’s songs, jokes etc
  The concert will include material from their new album.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of performances
  bill
  curtain call
  encore
4
countable/uncountable documents etc that are used for a particular activity
publicity material
Staff are expected to produce their own teaching materials.
Synonyms and related words
General words for pieces of writing and documentation
academic writing
correspondence
documentation
5
uncountable someone who is suitable for a particular job or situation
He wasn’t really officer material.
Synonyms and related words
Relevant and appropriate
relevant
appropriate
applicable

material

noun

US /məˈtɪriəl/

Word Forms

singular	material
plural	materials

1
countable/uncountable cloth
Her dress was made of a thin lacy material.
heavy material for making curtains
Synonyms and related words
Relating to cloth and fabric
cloth
material
fabric
2
uncountable a substance, especially one used for a particular purpose
Brick was used as the main building material for local churches.
Synonyms and related words
General words for materials and substances
substance
material
powder
1. 2a
  a substance, especially one that has a particular quality
  radioactive/organic material
  All waste material is recycled where possible.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for materials and substances
  substance
  material
  powder
3
uncountable information, ideas, and experiences that you use as the subject of a book, movie, song, etc.
Newspaper articles are a good source of material for stories.
Synonyms and related words
General words for information, news and facts
information
data
content
1. 3a
  an entertainer’s songs, jokes, etc
  The concert will include material from their new album.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of performances
  bill
  curtain call
  encore
4
countable/uncountable documents, etc. that are used for a particular activity
publicity material
Professors are expected to furnish their own teaching materials.
Synonyms and related words
General words for pieces of writing and documentation
academic writing
correspondence
documentation
5
uncountable someone who is appropriate for a particular job or situation
He wasn’t really officer material.
Synonyms and related words
Relevant and appropriate
relevant
appropriate
applicable

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