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noun 
  1. Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used for roads.
  1. Cloth to be made into a garment.
You'll need about a yard of to make this.
  1. (entertainment) Things written to be performed.
We were a warm-up act at the time; we didn't have enough original to headline.
  1. A person who is qualified for a certain position or activity.
Joe Manchin is a great governor, and I also believe he is presidential .
Translations: 
  • Dutch: materiaal
  • French: matériau
  • German: Material(de)n
  • Spanish: material}} {{m(es)
adjective 
  1. Having to do with matter.
This compound has a number of interesting properties.
  1. Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.
Don't let concerns get in the way of living a good life.
  1. significant
You've made several contributions to this project.
This is the most fact in this lawsuit.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: materieel, materií«le, wereldlijk, wereldlijke
  • Spanish: es(es, significativo}} , (t-)significativa) {{f
  • French: matériel(fr)
Etymology: From materialis, from materia.


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