[məˈtɪərɪəl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the matter from which a thing is or can be made
(e.g: goats can eat more or less any plant material)

- information or ideas for use in creating a book or other work
(e.g: his colonial experiences gave him material)

- cloth or fabric
(e.g: a piece of dark material)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘relating to matter’): from late Latin materialis, adjective from Latin materia ‘matter’

[məˈtɪərɪəl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- denoting or consisting of physical objects rather than the mind or spirit
(e.g: the material world)

- significant; important
(e.g: the insects did not do any material damage to the crop)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘relating to matter’): from late Latin materialis, adjective from Latin materia ‘matter’