material
Translation
material, substance, fabric, information
Examples
What material is this shirt made of?
What material is this shirt made of?
We need more building materials.
We need more building materials.
She is gathering material for her book.
She is gathering material for her book.
Grammar Patterns
material ((for sth.)) material for a purpose She is gathering material for her book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: substance, fabric, stuff, data
Etymology
From Latin 'materia' (matter, timber), related to 'mater' (mother), suggesting a source substance.
Memory Tips
Think of 'raw material' – the basic stuff from which things are made.