MATERIAL

I. adjective see: matter Date: 14th century 1. a. relating to, derived from, or consisting of matter, bodily , b. of or relating to matter rather than form , of or relating to the subject matter of reasoning, having real importance or great consequences , 3. being of a physical or worldly nature, relating to or concerned with physical rather than spiritual or intellectual things , ~ly adverb ~ness noun Synonyms: see: ~ see: relevant II. noun Date: 1556 1. a. the elements, constituents, or substances of which something is composed or can be made, matter that has qualities which give it individuality and by which it may be categorized , b. something (as data) that may be worked into a more finished form , something used for or made the object of study , a performer's repertoire , matter 3b, cloth , a person potentially suited to some pursuit , 2. apparatus necessary for doing or making something , materiel