Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

MATERIAL

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Material.

Material - as an adjective

Derived from or composed of matter

Example: "The material universe"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
immaterial14

Directly relevant to a matter especially a law case

Example: "His support made a material difference"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
immaterial14

Having material or physical form or substance

Example: "That which is created is of necessity corporeal and visible and tangible"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corporeal13

Having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

Example: "The substantial world"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
real4substantial13

Material - as a noun

Information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form

Example: "The archives provided rich material for a definitive biography"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
info7information16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

Example: "The fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloth10fabric13textile14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
artefact13artifact13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
aba5acrylic14aertexalpaca10
baize16basket weavebatik11batiste9belting10bombazine24boucle10broadcloth18broadcloth18brocade12buckram17bunting10calico10cambric15camel's haircamelhair16camlet10camo8camouflage18canopy13canvas11canvass12cashmere15cerecloth16challis12chambray20chenille13chiffon18chino10chintz20coating10cobweb15cord7corduroy14cotton8canton flannelcotton flannelcrape9crepe9cretonne10crinoline11damask13denim8dungaree10jean11diamante11diaper9dimity12doeskin12drapery13duck11duffel13duffle13elastic9etamin8etamine9faille9felt7fiber10fibre10vulcanized fiberflannel10flannelette14fleece11foulard11frieze18fustian10gabardine13georgette11gingham14grogram11grosgrain11hair7haircloth17herringbone17homespun15hopsack18hopsacking22horsehair15jaconet16jacquard27khaddar16khadi13khaki16knit8lace6lame6imitation leatherleatherette14linen5linsey-woolseylint4lisle5mackinaw19macintosh16mackintosh21madras9marseille11metallic12mohair11moire7watered-silkmoleskin14monk's clothmoquette19moreen8motley11mousseline de solemuslin8nankeen11mesh9meshing13meshwork20net3network14ninon5nylon8oilcloth13organza17paisley12panting10trousering11pepper-and-saltpercale11durable presspiece of clothpiece of materialpilot clothpinstripe13pique16plush10polyester14pongee9poplin10print7quilting18rayon8rep5repp8sackcloth20bagging12sacking14sailcloth14samite8sateen6satin5satinet7satinette9screening12scrim9seersucker16serge6shantung12sharkskin20sheeting12shirting12shirttail12silesia7silk8spandex17sponge clothstammel11suede6suede clothsuiting8swan's downtaffeta13tammy12tapa6tappa9tapestry13tapis7plaid8tartan6terry8terry clothterryclothticking14toweling12towelling13tweed9twill8upholstery materialvelcro11velour9velours10velvet12velveteen15vicuna11viyellavoile8wash-and-wearwaterproof18web8webbing15whipcord19wincey14wire clothwool7woolen9woollen10worsted11yoke11pina clotheyelet9silk sergebook clothbookcloth

Load more...

Things needed for doing or making something

Example: "Writing materials"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equipment22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person judged suitable for admission or employment

Example: "He was university material"

Material - as an adjective satellite

Concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

Example: "Material possessions"

Concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being

Example: "Material needs"

Material - as a verb

To form from matter; to materialize.

Example Sentences

"Please bring all the study materials for tomorrow's exam."
"The clothes are made from high-quality materials."
"The teacher distributed the learning materials to the students."
"The company uses recycled materials in their packaging."
"The artist used different materials to create this sculpture."
View more

Word Game Points

Is MATERIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, material is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MATERIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is MATERIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, material is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MATERIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is MATERIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, material is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MATERIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen