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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. 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)
3. material
noun. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers.
Synonyms
Etymology
- material (English)
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
4. material
adjective. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests.
Etymology
- material (English)
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
5. material
noun. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] things needed for doing or making something.
Antonyms
Etymology
- material (English)
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
6. material
adjective. ['məˈtɪriːəl'] derived from or composed of matter.
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Etymology
- material (English)
- material (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materialis (Latin)
7. waste
verb. ['ˈweɪst'] spend thoughtlessly; throw away.
Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. waste
verb. ['ˈweɪst'] use inefficiently or inappropriately.
Antonyms
Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. waste
noun. ['ˈweɪst'] any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted.
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Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. waste
noun. ['ˈweɪst'] useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly.
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Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))