material
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/məˈtɪriəl/
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/məˈtɪəriəl/
noun
A2
stuff used to make things
This material is strong and lasts a long time.
B1
things needed for an activity
We need more material for the school project.
B1
information used in writing
The book uses old letters as source material.
B1
cloth for making clothes
This soft material is perfect for shirts.
R
songs or jokes for a show
The comedian tried new material last night.
R
a person with the right qualities
She has the right material to be a leader.
adjective
B2
related to money and things
They care more about material wealth than happiness.
B2
physical, not spiritual
We live in a material world with real needs.
R
important to consider
This is a material fact for the decision.
translation
stuff used to make things; things needed for an activity; information used in writing; cloth for making clothes; songs or jokes for a show; a person with the right qualities
related to money and things; physical, not spiritual; important to consider
Word Forms
Plural
materials