PIECE OF MATERIAL Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase piece of material. (close relations)
Definition of PIECE OF MATERIAL
piece
Best Alternative Words for PIECE OF MATERIAL
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article | nounn | |||||||
noun • nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication • one of a class of artifacts • a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) • (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase verb • bind by a contract; especially for a training period | ||||||||
batch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • all the loaves of bread baked at the same time • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a collection of things or persons to be handled together verb • batch together; assemble or process as a batch | ||||||||
bundle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a collection of things wrapped or boxed together • a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing • a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit) verb • make into a bundle • gather or cause to gather into a cluster • compress into a wad • sleep fully clothed in the same bed with one's betrothed | ||||||||
cloth | nounn | |||||||
noun • artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | ||||||||
component | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abstract part of something • something determined in relation to something that includes it • an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system | ||||||||
consignment | nounn | |||||||
noun • goods carried by a large vehicle • the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) • the delivery of goods for sale or disposal | ||||||||
constituent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system • a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes • something determined in relation to something that includes it • (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction • an abstract part of something adjective satellite • constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup) | ||||||||
element | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abstract part of something • an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system • any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter • the most favorable environment for a plant or animal • one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe • the situation in which you are happiest and most effective • a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone | ||||||||
entity | nounn | |||||||
noun • that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | ||||||||
fabric | nounn | |||||||
noun • artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers • the underlying structure | ||||||||
fragment | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a piece broken off or cut off of something else • a broken piece of a brittle artifact • an incomplete piece verb • break or cause to break into pieces | ||||||||
ingredient | nounn | |||||||
noun • a component of a mixture or compound • an abstract part of something • food that is a component of a mixture in cooking | ||||||||
item | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list • a small part that can be considered separately from the whole • a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection • an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole • an individual instance of a type of symbol adverb • (used when listing or enumerating items) also | ||||||||
lot | nounn | |||||||
noun • (Old Testament) nephew of Abraham; God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah but chose to spare Lot and his family who were told to flee without looking back at the destruction • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a parcel of land having fixed boundaries • an unofficial association of people or groups • your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) • anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random • any collection in its entirety verb • divide into lots, as of land, for example • administer or bestow, as in small portions | ||||||||
material | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • derived from or composed of matter • directly relevant to a matter especially a law case • having material or physical form or substance • having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary noun • the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object • information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form • artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers • things needed for doing or making something • a person judged suitable for admission or employment adjective satellite • concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests • concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being | ||||||||
matter | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a vaguely specified concern • some situation or event that is thought about • that which has mass and occupies space • a problem • (used with negation) having consequence • written works (especially in books or magazines) verb • have weight; have import, carry weight | ||||||||
module | nounn | |||||||
noun • one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind • detachable compartment of a spacecraft • computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware) • a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components | ||||||||
object | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon • the focus of cognitions or feelings • (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer verb • express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent • be averse to or express disapproval of | ||||||||
part | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • something determined in relation to something that includes it • something less than the whole of a human artifact • a portion of a natural object • that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation • the extended spatial location of something • the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play • assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group • one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole • a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions • the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music • the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result • an item that is an instance of some type adverb • to some extent; in some degree; not wholly verb • go one's own way; move apart • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • depart for someplace • move or break apart • force, take, or pull apart | ||||||||
portion | nounn | |||||||
noun • something determined in relation to something that includes it • something less than the whole of a human artifact • the allotment of some amount by dividing something • assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group • your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) • money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage • an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal verb • give out | ||||||||