The fact that something is made of physical matter and has a solid form.
The materiality of the sculpture was emphasized by the rough texture of the stone.
雕塑的物质性通过石头粗糙的质地得到了强调。
How important or significant something is in a particular situation.
The materiality of the evidence in the case was crucial to the outcome of the trial.
案件中证据的物质性对审判结果至关重要。
In finance, something that is significant enough to affect a company's financial statements.
The company's financial advisor considered the potential impact of the materiality of the new contract on the balance sheet.
公司的财务顾问考虑了新合同的物质性对资产负债表的潜在影响。