Meaning of the word immaterial in English

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immaterial

US /ˌɪm.əˈtɪr.i.əl/
UK /ˌɪm.əˈtɪr.i.əl/
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Adjective

1.

unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant.

Example:
The cost of the repairs is immaterial.
Whether he agrees or not is immaterial to the decision.
2.

having no physical substance; incorporeal.

Example:
Spirits are considered immaterial beings.
The concept of a soul is often described as immaterial.
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