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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

  • (..) We only have a few moments. I'm not going to ask you much. Bologa... The indictment is terrible. Thank God you haven't signed it. I studied all the materials. You will deny everything. You didn't want to desert. You were just lost. I will appeal. We have to hope. For what, Klapka? (..)
    1965 Forest of the Hanged