materials Meaning & Definition
What Does Materials Mean?
Materials is a noun that means plural of material. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of material. As a verb, it means To form from matter; to materialize.
Word Facts for Materials
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //məˈtɪɹi.əlz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Materials Definition (Noun)
- plural of material
Materials as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of material
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.
- Related data of various kinds, especially if collected as the basis for a document or book.
- The substance that something is made or composed of.
- All of a player's pieces and pawns on the chessboard.
Verb
- To form from matter; to materialize.
Synonyms of Materials
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Materials synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Materials
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Materials in a Sentence
Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads.
We were a warm-up act at the time; we didn't have enough original material to headline.
You'll need about a yard of material to make this.
He is not the only one. I believe we have lots of presidential material in various public offices.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Materials
How to Pronounce Materials
You say materials as //məˈtɪɹi.əlz//. It has 1 syllable.