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1. material
noun. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object.
Etymology
- material (English)
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
2. building
noun. ['ˈbɪldɪŋ'] a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place.
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3. material
noun. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form.
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Etymology
- material (English)
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
4. material
noun. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers.
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Etymology
- material (English)
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
5. material
adjective. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests.
Etymology
- material (English)
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
6. material
noun. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] things needed for doing or making something.
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- material (English)
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
8. material
adjective. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] derived from or composed of matter.
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Etymology
- material (English)
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
9. material
adjective. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] directly relevant to a matter especially a law case.
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- material (English)
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
10. building
noun. ['ˈbɪldɪŋ'] the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones.