Adjective Definition
material
1.Definition: concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being
"Material needs", "The moral and material welfare of all good citizens"
2.Definition: concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
"Material possessions", "Material wealth", "Material comforts"
3.Definition: derived from or composed of matter
"The material universe"
4.Definition: directly relevant to a matter especially a law case
"His support made a material difference", "Evidence material to the issue at hand", "Facts likely to influence the judgment are called material facts", "A material witness"
5.Definition: having material or physical form or substance
Related Adjective(s):corporeal
6.Definition: having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
Related Adjective(s):real, substantial