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1. material
noun. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object.
Synonyms
- waste product
- bedding
- sealing material
- ammunition
- packing
- rock
- adhesive material
- atom
- thickener
- raw material
- detergent builder
- homogenate
- chemical substance
- undercut
- contaminant
- radioactive material
- foam
- bedding material
- abradant
- molecule
- colour
- rind
- ground
- wadding
- adhesive agent
- discharge
- mote
- precursor
- floc
- ballast
- substance
- particulate matter
- sorbent material
- mineral
- waste material
- sorbent
- aggregate
- corpuscle
- speck
- stuff
- vernix caseosa
- translucent substance
- waste
- dielectric
- particulate
- thickening
- diamagnet
- stone
- particle
- earth
- sorbate
- humate
- nonconductor
- dust
- floccule
- fluff
- transparent substance
- conductor
- waste matter
- staple
- packing material
- vernix
- color
- adhesive
- wad
- insulator
- plant substance
- litter
- builder
- detritus
- colouring material
- filling
- abrasive
- abrasive material
- composite material
- fiber
- fill
- contamination
- emission
- fibre
- HAZMAT
- animal material
- paper
- impregnation
- plant material
- bimetal
- toner
- elastomer
- chemical
Antonyms
Etymology
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
Rhymes with Material
- antibacterial
- managerial
- bacterial
- venereal
- imperial
- arterial
- ethereal
- serial
- cereal
How do you pronounce material?
Pronounce material as məˈtɪriəl.
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Sentences with material
1. Noun, singular or mass
Place the material with right sides together flat on the floor.
Quotes about material
1. Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible - it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.
- Barbara de Angelis
2. You can't be funny if you don't have good material.
- Matt LeBlanc
3. Works of art, in my opinion, are the only objects in the material universe to possess internal order, and that is why, though I don't believe that only art matters, I do believe in Art for Art's sake.
- E. M. Forster
2. material
noun. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
3. material
noun. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers.
Synonyms
- chintz
- felt
- wash-and-wear
- lisle
- khaki
- challis
- quilting
- coating
- monk's cloth
- macintosh
- bombazine
- tapa
- permanent press
- cerecloth
- silk
- satin
- marseille
- cambric
- duffle
- fustian
- knit
- frieze
- seersucker
- metallic
- piece of cloth
- plaid
- towelling
- silesia
- bagging
- duck
- diamante
- camel's hair
- plush
- cashmere
- hopsacking
- grosgrain
- velours
- mackinaw
- toweling
- taffeta
- tappa
- tapis
- leatherette
- gingham
- sailcloth
- stammel
- twill
- samite
- moquette
- wire cloth
- homespun
- linen
- chenille
- foulard
- batiste
- muslin
- polyester
- basket weave
- whipcord
- cobweb
- cotton
- mousseline de sole
- brocade
- watered-silk
- net
- meshwork
- upholstery material
- worsted
- lint
- canvas
- camo
- repp
- tweed
- moleskin
- etamin
- broadcloth
- terry cloth
- artefact
- canopy
- ninon
- pina cloth
- meshing
- grogram
- hopsack
- canvass
- duffel
- baize
- acrylic
- moreen
- jean
- mesh
- georgette
- flannelette
- vicuna
- imitation leather
- etamine
- vulcanized fiber
- tapestry
- Viyella
- batik
- wool
- buckram
- camouflage
- hair
- satinet
- calico
- drapery
- gabardine
- organza
- cretonne
- pinstripe
- corduroy
- fleece
- rep
- suiting
- pepper-and-salt
- satinette
- motley
- crepe
- shantung
- doeskin
- pongee
- chino
- camelhair
- nankeen
- herringbone
- chiffon
- shag
- sponge cloth
- terry
- warp
- tammy
- dungaree
- yoke
- hem
- terrycloth
- pilot cloth
- cord
- faille
- sheeting
- suede cloth
- Velcro
- pique
- wincey
- bunting
- pick
- jaconet
- sackcloth
- haircloth
- horsehair
- paisley
- crape
- shirttail
- rayon
- edging
- suede
- percale
- weft
- mackintosh
- tartan
- khadi
- velour
- diaper
- velvet
- Canton flannel
- khaddar
- camlet
- woolen
- waterproof
- piece of material
- swan's down
- elastic
- trousering
- artifact
- moire
- cotton flannel
- lame
- spandex
- velveteen
- sateen
- madras
- nylon
- poplin
- voile
- linsey-woolsey
- woof
- cloth
- mohair
- network
- serge
- damask
- olive drab
- woollen
- filling
- durable press
- sacking
- belting
- ticking
- chambray
- fiber
- shirting
- jacquard
- web
- textile
- webbing
- denim
- lace
- crinoline
- aba
- boucle
- fibre
- flannel
- screening
- alpaca
- scrim
- sharkskin
- panting
- dimity
- fabric
- oilcloth
Antonyms
Etymology
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
4. material
noun. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] things needed for doing or making something.
Antonyms
Etymology
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
5. material
adjective. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests.
Antonyms
Etymology
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
6. material
adjective. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] derived from or composed of matter.
Antonyms
Etymology
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
7. material
adjective. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] directly relevant to a matter especially a law case.
Antonyms
Etymology
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
8. material
adjective. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being.
Antonyms
Etymology
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
9. material
adjective. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
10. material
adjective. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] having material or physical form or substance.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)