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Material refers to a physical object, as opposed to something spiritual or mental. It also refers to something that is essential and relevant. (adjective)
- An example of material is an interest in the physical space around you.
- An example of material is the most important point in an argument.
Material refers to the physical components of something, to relevant facts, to jokes or items that are part of a performers routine, or to the things required to build something or accomplish a task. (noun)
- An example of material is the fabric from which something is made.
- An example of material are the facts used in a book.
- An example of material are the jokes a comedian tells.
- An example of material is the wood used to build something.
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See material in Webster's New World College Dictionary
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