noun

materials

materials, substances, resources, information

We need building materials for the house.

We need building materials for the house.

She gathered materials for her research.

She gathered materials for her research.

((adjective)) + materials We need building materials for the house.

materials for ((sth.)) She gathered materials for her research.

Synonyms: substances, components, resources

Derived from the Latin word `materia`, meaning 'matter' or 'stuff'.

Think of the 'materials' needed to make something, like wood for a table or data for a report.

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