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material
1. adjective
a) Having to do with matter.

This compound has a number of interesting material properties.

b) Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.

Dont let material concerns get in the way of living a good life.

Ant: spiritual, immaterial
2. noun
a) Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads.

b) Text written for a specific purpose.

We were a warm-up act at the time; we didnt have enough original material to headline.

See Also: matter, material breach, material girl, material science, materials science, material world

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