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The matter from which a thing is or can be made
“The fire spread rapidly because of the amount of flammable material within the building.”
Items or equipment needed for the performance of a task or activity
“We cannot effectively clean the stovetop without the appropriate material.”
Information or ideas for use in creating a book or other work
“He failed to find enough material to warrant the writing of another book.”
Cloth or fabric
“It was a sheer blue shimmery silk material that felt like water.”
An object, tool, equipment or machine, typically made or adapted for a particular purpose
(chemistry) A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without the need of a container
Goods to be bought and sold
Cells or material from which organic matter is made
Considerations that can be used to support one's case in debate
An amount of film or tape that has been used to record something
The most important or essential part of something
(usually in plural form "makings") The essential qualities needed for something
A list of the chapters or sections given at the front of a book or periodical
A subject matter or general area of interest
Something that is part of a whole
Products that have been stuffed, padded, or covered, usually furniture
Substance with unusual properties
Generic appellation for objects
The fabric made from the hair of angora rabbits or angora goats
The material processed to produce energy or power
A means of pursuing an aim
The central or greater part of something
A distinctive feature or characteristic, typically a good one, of a person or thing
The text of newspaper articles
Denoting or consisting of physical objects rather than the mind or spirit
“This partially explains the material dimension of his iconography, rooted in the physical world of nature around him.”
Meaningful or having significance
“The storm had caused material damage to houses and property in the area.”
Highly relevant to the matter at hand
“We must gather all information that could be considered material to our inquiry.”
Concerned with money or possessions rather than the needs of the mind or spirit
“What values do smartphones reflect as part of our material culture?”
Marked by suitability or aptness
Large enough to be estimated
Serving as conclusive evidence of something
Of or relating to an economy or economics
Essential, innate or inherent to something
Consisting of goods or commodities (as opposed to cash)
Being overly concerned with material possessions and wealth
Having a persuasive effect
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