material

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. cloth or fabric used for making clothes, curtains, or other items.

n. woven, knitted, or felted fabric; cloth.

日本語:布※

“She bought five meters of silk material to make a dress for the wedding.”

“The designer preferred working with natural materials like linen and wool, citing their breathability and superior drape compared to synthetic alternatives.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. information, notes, or ideas used to create a book, a speech, or a show.

n. data, observations, or ideas that serve as the basis for a finished work or a judgment.

日本語:資料※

“The comedian spent months writing new material for his upcoming world tour.”

“The historian spent years in the national archives, meticulously gathering source material for her definitive biography of the prime minister.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. relating to physical things rather than thoughts or feelings.

adj. relating to or consisting of physical matter; corporeal as opposed to spiritual or intellectual.

“The monk gave up all his material possessions to live a simple life in the mountains.”

“In a world increasingly focused on material wealth, the philosopher argued for a return to communal and intellectual values.”

C1 · Advanced Law Formal · Technical

adj. important enough to change a situation or a decision.

adj. having real importance or great consequences; significant or essential to a case or argument.

Español:significativo

“The lawyer argued that the new evidence was material to the case and should be heard.”

“The court ruled that the defendant's failure to disclose his previous convictions constituted a material breach of the contract.”