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