English

material

məˈtɪriəl, məˈtɪr.i.əl, məˈtɪəɹɪəl, məˈtɪɹi.əl
Meaning: a physical substance that things can be made from
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: məˈtɪr.i.əl, məˈtɪəɹɪəl, məˈtɪɹi.əl

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Example sentences

Wood is a common building material.
Wood is a common building material.
The builder suggested using high-quality materials for the house.
The builder suggested using high-quality materials for the house.
My sister is a brilliant research chemist working on new sustainable materials.
My sister is a brilliant research chemist working on new sustainable materials.
She is known for her inventive style of painting, using unusual materials.
She is known for her inventive style of painting, using unusual materials.
The teacher provided supplementary reading materials for the advanced students.
The teacher provided supplementary reading materials for the advanced students.

Usage Notes

Refers to the physical matter used to create objects. Can also refer to information or ideas used to create a work of art or literature.

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