material

US /məˈtɪr.i.əl/
UK /məˈtɪr.i.əl/
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1.

the matter from which a thing is or can be made

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The dress was made of a soft, flowing material.
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Building materials were delivered to the construction site.
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substancestufffabrictextilemedium
2.

information or ideas for use in creating a book, speech, or other work

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He gathered research material for his new book.
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The comedian's new material was very funny.
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datainformationcontentsubject mattertext
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relating to the physical or worldly rather than spiritual or intellectual

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He is too concerned with material possessions.
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The decision had a significant material impact on the company's finances.
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physicaltangibleworldlycorporealsubstantial
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materialityraw materialbill of materials