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material

Definition

  • noun: a substance from which something is made or can be made
  • noun: the elements, constituents, or substances of which something is composed or can be made
  • adjective: relating to, derived from, or consisting of matter
  • adjective: relating to or made of matter
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: physical, essential, weighty

Examples

  • My parents never felt that I was college 'material'. [=that I was someone who should go to college]

  • Her boss regards her as executive 'material'. [=as someone who would make a good executive]

  • The comedian gets his 'material' from things that have happened to him.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -They told me. Well, let me go get the paperwork. You just wait here at the table. -You do that. -Thank you. -Very nice material . -It's imported silk, Saul . It's very nice. Gentlemen, would you excuse us for a second? Thanks. Saul, you sure you're ready (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven