I. adjective
1.
of or belonging to actuality
for him the material world is the only world
Synonyms: corporeal, gross, objective, phenomenal, physical, sensible, substantial, tangible
Related Word: actual, real, true; appreciable, palpable, perceptible; earthly, worldly; animal, carnal, fleshly, sensual
Contrasted words: impalpable, imperceptible, intangible, unsubstantial; spiritual
Antonyms: immaterial, nonmaterial
2.
Synonyms: important 1, big, consequential, considerable, meaningful, momentous, significant, substantial, weighty
Antonyms: immaterial
3.
Synonyms: relevant , ad rem, applicable, applicative, applicatory, apposite, apropos, germane, pertinent, pointful
Related Word: consequential, important, momentous, significant; cardinal, essential, fundamental, vital
Antonyms: immaterial
II. noun
1.
Synonyms: thing 5, being, entity, individual, matter, object, stuff, substance
Related Word: component, constituent, element, ingredient; apparatus, equipment, machinery
2.
usually materials plural
Synonyms: equipment , apparatus, gear, habiliments, machinery, matériel, outfit, paraphernalia, tackle, tackling