MATERIAL

Definition of MATERIAL

  1. (noun)the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
  2. (noun)information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form
  3. (noun)artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
  4. (noun)things needed for doing or making something
  5. (noun)a person judged suitable for admission or employment
  6. (adj)concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
  7. (adj)concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being
  8. (adj)derived from or composed of matter
  9. (adj)directly relevant to a matter especially a law case
  10. (adj)having material or physical form or substance
  11. (adj)having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary