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MATERIAL

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Material.

Material - as an adjective

Derived from or composed of matter

Example: "The material universe"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
immaterial

Directly relevant to a matter especially a law case

Example: "His support made a material difference"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
immaterial

Having material or physical form or substance

Example: "That which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corporeal

Having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

Example: "The substantial world"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
realsubstantial

Material - as a noun

Information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form

Example: "The archives provided rich material for a definitive biography"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
infoinformation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

Example: "The fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clothfabrictextile
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
artefactartifact
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
abaacrylicaertexalpaca
baizebasket weavebatikbatistebeltingbombazinebouclebroadclothbroadclothbrocadebuckrambuntingcalicocambriccamel's haircamelhaircamletcamocamouflagecanopycanvascanvasscashmerecereclothchallischambraychenillechiffonchinochintzcoatingcobwebcordcorduroycottoncanton flannelcotton flannelcrapecrepecretonnecrinolinedamaskdenimdungareejeandiamantediaperdimitydoeskindraperyduckduffelduffleelasticetaminetaminefaillefeltfiberfibrevulcanized fiberflannelflannelettefleecefoulardfriezefustiangabardinegeorgetteginghamgrogramgrosgrainhairhairclothherringbonehomespunhopsackhopsackinghorsehairjaconetjacquardkhaddarkhadikhakiknitlacelameimitation leatherleatherettelinenlinsey-woolseylintlislemackinawmacintoshmackintoshmadrasmarseillemetallicmohairmoirewatered-silkmoleskinmonk's clothmoquettemoreenmotleymousseline de solemuslinnankeenmeshmeshingmeshworknetnetworkninonnylonoilclothorganzapaisleypantingtrouseringpepper-and-saltpercaledurable presspiece of clothpiece of materialpilot clothpinstripepiqueplushpolyesterpongeepoplinprintquiltingrayonrepreppsackclothbaggingsackingsailclothsamitesateensatinsatinetsatinettescreeningscrimseersuckersergeshantungsharkskinsheetingshirtingshirttailsilesiasilkspandexsponge clothstammelsuedesuede clothsuitingswan's downtaffetatammytapatappatapestrytapisplaidtartanterryterry clothterryclothtickingtowelingtowellingtweedtwillupholstery materialvelcrovelourveloursvelvetvelveteenvicunaviyellavoilewash-and-wearwaterproofwebwebbingwhipcordwinceywire clothwoolwoolenwoollenworstedyokepina clotheyeletsilk sergebook clothbookcloth

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Things needed for doing or making something

Example: "Writing materials"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person judged suitable for admission or employment

Example: "He was university material"

Material - as an adjective satellite

Concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

Example: "Material possessions"

Concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being

Example: "Material needs"

Material - as a verb

To form from matter; to materialize.

Example Sentences

"Please bring all the study materials for tomorrow's exam."
"The clothes are made from high-quality materials."
"The teacher distributed the learning materials to the students."
"The company uses recycled materials in their packaging."
"The artist used different materials to create this sculpture."
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Word Game Points

Is MATERIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, material is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MATERIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is MATERIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, material is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MATERIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is MATERIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, material is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MATERIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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