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material (EN)
nom, adjectiu

nom “material”

singular material, plural materials o invariable
  1. material
    The builders ordered enough material, like bricks and cement, to complete the new house.
  2. tela (tipus de teixit o roba utilitzada per fer roba)
    What material is this shirt made of?
  3. material (per a actuacions)
    The comedian worked hard to create new material for his upcoming show.
  4. (en combinació) una persona que és adequada per a un paper o activitat particular.
    With her leadership skills, she is definitely management material for the company.
  5. material (les peces i peons en una partida d'escacs)
    In the chess match, he sacrificed some material to gain a better position on the board.
  6. material (mostres o exemplars recollits per a anàlisi o estudi)
    The researchers collected material from the site to analyze for signs of pollution.

adjectiu “material”

forma base material (more/most)
  1. material (relacionat amb possessions)
    She gave up her material comforts to join the mission.
  2. material (relacionat amb el món físic)
    The scientists are studying the material world.
  3. rellevant
    There was no material difference between the two proposals.