Definition of Material
Material
ma·te·ri·al


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
the physical matter or substance that something is made of, for example the physical things or parts needed for an activity;

e.g. This tool is made from special material that makes it strong and flexible. Here is a list of the material you will need for the project.

(noun)
fabric or cloth;

e.g. The same material was used to make both the jacket and the pants of the suit.

(noun)
the contents of a piece of creative work, such as the information or ideas in a book, the songs performed by a band, or the jokes told by a comedian;

e.g. She is gathering material for the book she is writing. The comedian's material is based on his family life.

(adjective)
relating to or comprising physical objects or needs/desires rather than the spirit or the mind;

e.g. They have material greed and a desire to accumulate money and property.





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