Material
/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/
noun
- Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."
- Text written for a specific purpose.
"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.
"You'll need about a yard of material to make this."
- The people collectively who are qualified for a certain position or activity.
"He is not the only one. I believe we have lots of presidential material in various public offices."
verb
- To form from matter; to materialize.
adjective
- Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.
"This compound has a number of interesting material properties."
- Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.
"Don't let material concerns get in the way of living a happy life."
- Significant.
"This is the most material fact in this lawsuit."
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Total: 10 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Material"
Material is a 8-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Material" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "material" is a medium-scoring word.