material
|ma-te-ri-al|
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/məˈtɪriəl/
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/məˈtɪəriəl/
substance used in production
Etymology
Etymology Information
'material' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'materialis,' where 'materia' meant 'matter' or 'substance.'
Historical Evolution
'materialis' transformed into the Old French word 'materiel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'material' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'matter or substance,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the matter from which a thing is or can be made.
The material used for the sculpture was marble.
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Noun 2
information or ideas for use in creating a book or other work.
She gathered material for her new novel.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40