material
Translation
material, substance, fabric, data
Examples
What material is this shirt made of?
What material is this shirt made of?
We need to buy some building materials.
We need to buy some building materials.
She is gathering material for her new book.
She is gathering material for her new book.
Grammar Patterns
material for ((sth.)) This is good material for a new dress.
((adjective)) materials (plural) The company sells raw materials.
Similar Words
Synonyms: substance, fabric, stuff, data
Etymology
From Latin 'materia' meaning 'matter, substance'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'matter' in 'material'. It's the physical substance that things are made from.