Material
Noun, Verb
UK
/məˈtɪə.ri.əl/
US
/məˈtɪr.i.əl/
Definition
(n) : A substance something is made of; information for work or study.
(adj) : Related to physical things.
(adj) : Related to physical things.
Example
"(n) : The dress is made of soft material."
"(n) : The teacher gave the students new study material to help them prepare for the exam."
"(v) : Wood is a strong material used for building tables, chairs, and many other objects."
Explanation
Material has two main meanings. First, it can mean what something is made of, like wood, cloth, metal, plastic. For example, this shirt is made of soft material. Second, material can mean information or content used for learning or work, like study material or writing material. It can also describe something physical, not spiritual, such as material needs (food, clothes, home).