material

  1. Adjective.  Having to do with matter.
  2. Adjective.  Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.
  3. Adjective.  Significant.
  4. Noun.  Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
  5. Noun.  Text written for a specific purpose.
  6. Noun.  A sample or specimens for study.
  7. Noun.  Cloth to be made into a garment.
  8. Noun.  A person who is qualified for a certain position or activity.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.