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Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

Example: Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads.

Text written for a specific purpose.

Example: We were a warm-up act at the time; we didn't have enough original material to headline.

A sample or specimens for study.

Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.

Example: You'll need about a yard of material to make this.

To form from matter; to materialize.

Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.

Example: This compound has a number of interesting material properties.

Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.

Example: Don't let material concerns get in the way of living a happy life.

Significant.

Example: This is the most material fact in this lawsuit.