material (EN)

noun, adjective

noun “material”

1. any physical substance or matter used to make something
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   The builders ordered enough material, like bricks and cement, to complete the new house.
2. type of cloth or fabric used for making clothes
   What material is this shirt made of?
3. content prepared for a performance (especially for comedians)
   The comedian worked hard to create new material for his upcoming show.
4. (in combination) a person who is suitable for a particular role or activity
   With her leadership skills, she is definitely management material for the company.
5. the pieces and pawns in a chess game
   In the chess match, he sacrificed some material to gain a better position on the board.
6. samples or specimens collected for analysis or study
   The researchers collected material from the site to analyze for signs of pollution.

adjective “material”

1. relating to possessions or wealth; worldly
   She gave up her material comforts to join the mission.
2. relating to the physical world
   The scientists are studying the material world.
3. significant or important
   There was no material difference between the two proposals.