Material ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Material ( noun )

1. The matter from which a thing is or can be made.
2. The substance or substances out of which something is made.
3. Information, ideas, or facts that can be used to create a text, piece of music, or other work.

Origin:

From middle english materiel, from old french matériel, from latin materialis, from materia (matter).

Examples:

1. This dress is made from a lightweight material.
2. The material for the new project is due next Monday.
3. The author used a lot of primary material for her research.
4. The artist used different materials to create the sculpture.
5. The material for the curtains is a blend of cotton and polyester.

(As an adjective)

Material ( adjective )

1. The matter from which a thing is or can be made.
2. The substance or substances out of which something is made.
3. Information, ideas, or facts that can be used to create a text, piece of music, or other work.

Origin:

From middle english materiel, from old french matériel, from latin materialis, from materia (matter).

Examples:

1. This dress is made from a lightweight material.
2. The material for the new project is due next Monday.
3. The author used a lot of primary material for her research.
4. The artist used different materials to create the sculpture.
5. The material for the curtains is a blend of cotton and polyester.