Definition of MATERIAL

1a (1) :relating to, derived from, or consisting of

matter; especially : PHYSICAL
the materialworld

(2) : BODILY
material needs
b (1) :of or relating to matter rather than form
material cause

the material aspect of being

(2) :of or relating to the subject matter of

reasoning; especially : EMPIRICAL
materialknowledge
2:having real importance or great consequences
facts material to the investigation
3a :being of a physical or worldly nature
a grossly material form of love
b :relating to or concerned with physical rather than spiritual or
intellectual things
material progress

provide material assistance

materially
play \---l\ adverb

materialness
noun
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