MATERIAL as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
   Synonym(s)
   • cloth (what does cloth mean?)
   • fabric (what does fabric mean?)
   • textile (what does textile mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the fabric in the curtains was light and semitraqnsparent
   • woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC
   • she measured off enough material for a dress
   Hypernyms(s) material is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • artifact (what does artifact mean?)
   • artefact (what does artefact mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • aba (what does aba mean?)
   • aba cloth (what does aba cloth mean?)
   • acrylic (what does acrylic mean?)
   • Aertex (what does Aertex mean?)
   • alpaca (what does alpaca mean?)
   • baize (what does baize mean?)
   • basket weave (what does basket weave mean?)
   • batik (what does batik mean?)
   • batiste (what does batiste mean?)
   • belting (what does belting mean?)
   • boucle (what does boucle mean?)
   • broadcloth (what does broadcloth mean?)
   • broadcloth (what does broadcloth mean?)
   • brocade (what does brocade mean?)
   • buckram (what does buckram mean?)
   • bunting (what does bunting mean?)
   • calico (what does calico mean?)
   • cambric (what does cambric mean?)
   • camel’s hair (what does camel’s hair mean?)
   • camelhair (what does camelhair mean?)
   • camlet (what does camlet mean?)
   • camouflage (what does camouflage mean?)
   • camo (what does camo mean?)
   • canopy (what does canopy mean?)
   • canvas (what does canvas mean?)
   • canvass (what does canvass mean?)
   • cashmere (what does cashmere mean?)
   • cerecloth (what does cerecloth mean?)
   • challis (what does challis mean?)
   • chambray (what does chambray mean?)
   • chenille (what does chenille mean?)
   • chiffon (what does chiffon mean?)
   • chino (what does chino mean?)
   • chino cloth (what does chino cloth mean?)
   • chintz (what does chintz mean?)
   • coating (what does coating mean?)
   • cord (what does cord mean?)
   • corduroy (what does corduroy mean?)
   • cotton (what does cotton mean?)
   • cotton cloth (what does cotton cloth mean?)
   • cotton flannel (what does cotton flannel mean?)
   • Canton flannel (what does Canton flannel mean?)
   • crepe (what does crepe mean?)
   • crape (what does crape mean?)
   • cretonne (what does cretonne mean?)
   • crinoline (what does crinoline mean?)
   • damask (what does damask mean?)
   • denim (what does denim mean?)
   • dungaree (what does dungaree mean?)
   • jean (what does jean mean?)
   • diamonte (what does diamonte mean?)
   • diaper (what does diaper mean?)
   • dimity (what does dimity mean?)
   • doeskin (what does doeskin mean?)
   • drapery (what does drapery mean?)
   • duck (what does duck mean?)
   • duffel (what does duffel mean?)
   • duffle (what does duffle mean?)
   • elastic (what does elastic mean?)
   • etamine (what does etamine mean?)
   • etamin (what does etamin mean?)
   • faille (what does faille mean?)
   • felt (what does felt mean?)
   • fiber (what does fiber mean?)
   • fibre (what does fibre mean?)
   • vulcanized fiber (what does vulcanized fiber mean?)
   • flannel (what does flannel mean?)
   • flannelette (what does flannelette mean?)
   • fleece (what does fleece mean?)
   • foulard (what does foulard mean?)
   • frieze (what does frieze mean?)
   • fustian (what does fustian mean?)
   • gabardine (what does gabardine mean?)
   • georgette (what does georgette mean?)
   • gingham (what does gingham mean?)
   • grogram (what does grogram mean?)
   • grosgrain (what does grosgrain mean?)
   • haircloth (what does haircloth mean?)
   • hair (what does hair mean?)
   • herringbone (what does herringbone mean?)
   • homespun (what does homespun mean?)
   • homespun fabric (what does homespun fabric mean?)
   • hopsacking (what does hopsacking mean?)
   • hopsack (what does hopsack mean?)
   • horsehair (what does horsehair mean?)
   • jaconet (what does jaconet mean?)
   • jacquard (what does jacquard mean?)
   • khadi (what does khadi mean?)
   • khaddar (what does khaddar mean?)
   • khaki (what does khaki mean?)
   • knit (what does knit mean?)
   • knitted fabric (what does knitted fabric mean?)
   • lace (what does lace mean?)
   • lame (what does lame mean?)
   • leatherette (what does leatherette mean?)
   • imitation leather (what does imitation leather mean?)
   • linen (what does linen mean?)
   • linsey-woolsey (what does linsey-woolsey mean?)
   • lint (what does lint mean?)
   • lisle (what does lisle mean?)
   • mackinaw (what does mackinaw mean?)
   • mackintosh (what does mackintosh mean?)
   • macintosh (what does macintosh mean?)
   • madras (what does madras mean?)
   • marseille (what does marseille mean?)
   • mohair (what does mohair mean?)
   • moire (what does moire mean?)
   • watered-silk (what does watered-silk mean?)
   • moleskin (what does moleskin mean?)
   • monk’s cloth (what does monk’s cloth mean?)
   • moquette (what does moquette mean?)
   • moreen (what does moreen mean?)
   • motley (what does motley mean?)
   • mousseline de sole (what does mousseline de sole mean?)
   • muslin (what does muslin mean?)
   • nankeen (what does nankeen mean?)
   • net (what does net mean?)
   • network (what does network mean?)
   • mesh (what does mesh mean?)
   • meshing (what does meshing mean?)
   • meshwork (what does meshwork mean?)
   • ninon (what does ninon mean?)
   • nylon (what does nylon mean?)
   • oilcloth (what does oilcloth mean?)
   • olive drab (what does olive drab mean?)
   • organza (what does organza mean?)
   • paisley (what does paisley mean?)
   • panting (what does panting mean?)
   • trousering (what does trousering mean?)
   • pepper-and-salt (what does pepper-and-salt mean?)
   • percale (what does percale mean?)
   • permanent press (what does permanent press mean?)
   • permanent-press fabric (what does permanent-press fabric mean?)
   • durable press (what does durable press mean?)
   • durable-press fabric (what does durable-press fabric mean?)
   • piece of cloth (what does piece of cloth mean?)
   • piece of material (what does piece of material mean?)
   • pilot cloth (what does pilot cloth mean?)
   • pique (what does pique mean?)
   • plush (what does plush mean?)
   • polyester (what does polyester mean?)
   • pongee (what does pongee mean?)
   • poplin (what does poplin mean?)
   • print (what does print mean?)
   • quilting (what does quilting mean?)
   • rayon (what does rayon mean?)
   • rep (what does rep mean?)
   • repp (what does repp mean?)
   • sackcloth (what does sackcloth mean?)
   • sacking (what does sacking mean?)
   • bagging (what does bagging mean?)
   • sailcloth (what does sailcloth mean?)
   • samite (what does samite mean?)
   • sateen (what does sateen mean?)
   • satin (what does satin mean?)
   • screening (what does screening mean?)
   • scrim (what does scrim mean?)
   • seersucker (what does seersucker mean?)
   • serge (what does serge mean?)
   • shag (what does shag mean?)
   • shantung (what does shantung mean?)
   • sharkskin (what does sharkskin mean?)
   • sheeting (what does sheeting mean?)
   • shirting (what does shirting mean?)
   • shirttail (what does shirttail mean?)
   • silesia (what does silesia mean?)
   • silk (what does silk mean?)
   • spandex (what does spandex mean?)
   • sponge cloth (what does sponge cloth mean?)
   • stammel (what does stammel mean?)
   • suede cloth (what does suede cloth mean?)
   • suede (what does suede mean?)
   • suiting (what does suiting mean?)
   • swan’s down (what does swan’s down mean?)
   • taffeta (what does taffeta mean?)
   • tammy (what does tammy mean?)
   • tapa (what does tapa mean?)
   • tappa (what does tappa mean?)
   • tapestry (what does tapestry mean?)
   • tapis (what does tapis mean?)
   • tartan (what does tartan mean?)
   • plaid (what does plaid mean?)
   • terry (what does terry mean?)
   • terry cloth (what does terry cloth mean?)
   • terrycloth (what does terrycloth mean?)
   • ticking (what does ticking mean?)
   • toweling (what does toweling mean?)
   • towelling (what does towelling mean?)
   • tweed (what does tweed mean?)
   • twill (what does twill mean?)
   • upholstery material (what does upholstery material mean?)
   • Velcro (what does Velcro mean?)
   • velours (what does velours mean?)
   • velour (what does velour mean?)
   • velvet (what does velvet mean?)
   • velveteen (what does velveteen mean?)
   • vicuna (what does vicuna mean?)
   • Viyella (what does Viyella mean?)
   • voile (what does voile mean?)
   • wash-and-wear (what does wash-and-wear mean?)
   • wash-and-wear fabric (what does wash-and-wear fabric mean?)
   • waterproof (what does waterproof mean?)
   • web (what does web mean?)
   • webbing (what does webbing mean?)
   • whipcord (what does whipcord mean?)
   • wincey (what does wincey mean?)
   • wire cloth (what does wire cloth mean?)
   • wool (what does wool mean?)
   • woolen (what does woolen mean?)
   • woollen (what does woollen mean?)
   • worsted (what does worsted mean?)
   • yoke (what does yoke mean?)
   • pina cloth (what does pina cloth mean?)
2. Meaning
   • things needed for doing or making something
   Usage Example(s)
   • writing materials
   • useful teaching materials
   Hypernyms(s) material is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • equipment (what does equipment mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • packaging (what does packaging mean?)
   • railing (what does railing mean?)
   • roofing (what does roofing mean?)
3. Meaning
   • information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form
   Usage Example(s)
   • the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography
   Hypernyms(s) material is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • information (what does information mean?)
   • info (what does info mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • rehash (what does rehash mean?)
   • copy (what does copy mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a person judged suitable for admission or employment
   Usage Example(s)
   • he was university material
   • she was vice-presidential material
   Hypernyms(s) material is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • applicant (what does applicant mean?)
   • applier (what does applier mean?)
5. Meaning
   • the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
   Synonym(s)
   • stuff (what does stuff mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • coal is a hard black material
   • wheat is the stuff they use to make bread
   Hypernyms(s) material is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • substance (what does substance mean?)
   • matter (what does matter mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • rind (what does rind mean?)
   • atom (what does atom mean?)
   • molecule (what does molecule mean?)
   • particle (what does particle mean?)
   • corpuscle (what does corpuscle mean?)
   • mote (what does mote mean?)
   • speck (what does speck mean?)
   • ammunition (what does ammunition mean?)
   • floccule (what does floccule mean?)
   • floc (what does floc mean?)
   • HAZMAT (what does HAZMAT mean?)
   • raw material (what does raw material mean?)
   • staple (what does staple mean?)
   • sorbate (what does sorbate mean?)
   • sorbent (what does sorbent mean?)
   • sorbent material (what does sorbent material mean?)
   • diamagnet (what does diamagnet mean?)
   • mineral (what does mineral mean?)
   • rock (what does rock mean?)
   • stone (what does stone mean?)
   • adhesive material (what does adhesive material mean?)
   • adhesive (what does adhesive mean?)
   • sealing material (what does sealing material mean?)
   • animal material (what does animal material mean?)
   • fluff (what does fluff mean?)
   • bimetal (what does bimetal mean?)
   • abrasive (what does abrasive mean?)
   • abradant (what does abradant mean?)
   • abrasive material (what does abrasive material mean?)
   • chemical (what does chemical mean?)
   • composite material (what does composite material mean?)
   • conductor (what does conductor mean?)
   • insulator (what does insulator mean?)
   • dielectric (what does dielectric mean?)
   • nonconductor (what does nonconductor mean?)
   • contaminant (what does contaminant mean?)
   • contamination (what does contamination mean?)
   • particulate (what does particulate mean?)
   • particulate matter (what does particulate matter mean?)
   • dust (what does dust mean?)
   • elastomer (what does elastomer mean?)
   • earth (what does earth mean?)
   • ground (what does ground mean?)
   • discharge (what does discharge mean?)
   • emission (what does emission mean?)
   • detritus (what does detritus mean?)
   • waste (what does waste mean?)
   • waste material (what does waste material mean?)
   • waste matter (what does waste matter mean?)
   • waste product (what does waste product mean?)
   • fiber (what does fiber mean?)
   • fibre (what does fibre mean?)
   • filling (what does filling mean?)
   • fill (what does fill mean?)
   • foam (what does foam mean?)
   • lubricant (what does lubricant mean?)
   • lubricator (what does lubricator mean?)
   • lubricating substance (what does lubricating substance mean?)
   • homogenate (what does homogenate mean?)
   • humate (what does humate mean?)
   • impregnation (what does impregnation mean?)
   • paper (what does paper mean?)
   • packing material (what does packing material mean?)
   • packing (what does packing mean?)
   • wadding (what does wadding mean?)
   • coloring material (what does coloring material mean?)
   • colouring material (what does colouring material mean?)
   • color (what does color mean?)
   • colour (what does colour mean?)
   • plant material (what does plant material mean?)
   • radioactive material (what does radioactive material mean?)
   • thickening (what does thickening mean?)
   • thickener (what does thickener mean?)
   • toner (what does toner mean?)
   • transparent substance (what does transparent substance mean?)
   • translucent substance (what does translucent substance mean?)
   • undercut (what does undercut mean?)
   • builder (what does builder mean?)
   • detergent builder (what does detergent builder mean?)
   • vernix (what does vernix mean?)
   • vernix caseosa (what does vernix caseosa mean?)

MATERIAL as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • having substance or capable of being treated as fact
   • not imaginary
   Synonym(s)
   • real (what does real mean?)
   • substantial (what does substantial mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the substantial world
   • a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical
   • most ponderous and substantial things- Shakespeare
   Antonym(s)
   • insubstantial (what does insubstantial mean?)
   • unsubstantial (what does unsubstantial mean?)
   • unreal (what does unreal mean?)
   See Also
   • material (what does material mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • substantiality (what does substantiality mean?)
   • substantialness (what does substantialness mean?)
2. Meaning
   • derived from or composed of matter
   Usage Example(s)
   • the material universe
   Antonym(s)
   • immaterial (what does immaterial mean?)
   • nonmaterial (what does nonmaterial mean?)
   Similar To
   • physical (what does physical mean?)
   • tangible (what does tangible mean?)
   • touchable (what does touchable mean?)
   • physical (what does physical mean?)
   See Also
   • substantial (what does substantial mean?)
   • real (what does real mean?)
   • material (what does material mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • materiality (what does materiality mean?)
   • physicalness (what does physicalness mean?)
   • corporeality (what does corporeality mean?)
3. Meaning
   • having material or physical form or substance
   Synonym(s)
   • corporeal (what does corporeal mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • that which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible – Benjamin Jowett
   Antonym(s)
   • incorporeal (what does incorporeal mean?)
   • immaterial (what does immaterial mean?)
   Similar To
   • bodily (what does bodily mean?)
   • bodied (what does bodied mean?)
   • corporal (what does corporal mean?)
   • corporate (what does corporate mean?)
   • embodied (what does embodied mean?)
   • incarnate (what does incarnate mean?)
   • reincarnate (what does reincarnate mean?)
   See Also
   • bodied (what does bodied mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • materiality (what does materiality mean?)
   • physicalness (what does physicalness mean?)
   • corporeality (what does corporeality mean?)
4. Meaning
   • directly relevant to a matter especially a law case
   Usage Example(s)
   • his support made a material difference
   • evidence material to the issue at hand
   • facts likely to influence the judgment are called material facts
   • a material witness
   Antonym(s)
   • immaterial (what does immaterial mean?)
   Similar To
   • crucial (what does crucial mean?)
   • relevant (what does relevant mean?)
5. Meaning
   • concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being
   Usage Example(s)
   • material needs
   • the moral and material welfare of all good citizens- T.Roosevelt
   Similar To
   • physical (what does physical mean?)
6. Meaning
   • concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
   Usage Example(s)
   • material possessions
   • material wealth
   • material comforts
   Similar To
   • worldly (what does worldly mean?)