MATERIAL

Material

For the rock band of the same name, see The MaterialMaterial is a musical group formed in 1979 and led by bass guitarist Bill Laswell.

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material

Noun

  1. Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
  2. Text written for a specific purpose.
  3. A sample or specimens for study.
  4. Cloth to be made into a garment.
  5. A person who is qualified for a certain position or activity.
  6. Related data of various kinds, especially if collected as the basis for a document or book.
  7. The substance that something is made or composed of.

Verb

  1. To form from matter; to materialize.

Adjective

  1. Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.
    This compound has a number of interesting material properties.
  2. Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.
    Don't let material concerns get in the way of living a happy life.
  3. Significant.
    You've made several material contributions to this project.
    This is the most material fact in this lawsuit.


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