📚 IMMATERIAL: irrelevant or beyond the physical
The word immaterial is a versatile word with multiple senses. Keep reading to understand the meaning and usage of immaterial.
📚 IMMATERIAL: irrelevant or beyond the physical
The word immaterial is a versatile word with multiple senses. Keep reading to understand the meaning and usage of immaterial.
ℹ️ Part of speech of immaterial
immaterial is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of immaterial
immaterial is pronounced /ɪ.mə.ˈtɪr.i.əl/ or ih-muh-TEER-ee-uhl.
📚️ Definition of immaterial
immaterial means irrelevant, unimportant, or not physical or corporeal.
📰 Examples of immaterial
Here are some examples of immaterial in usage:
The judge deemed the evidence immaterial to the case and discarded it.
According to some philosophies, the soul is an immaterial entity separate from the physical body.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz on immaterial
Test yourself!
immaterial most nearly means
(A) indomitable.
(B) incomprehensible.
(C) invisible.
(D) irrelevant.
(E) infamous.
And one more:
In which context is the word immaterial used correctly?
(A) The car drove immaterially on the road.
(B) Thor looked immaterially into the distance.
(C) The garden looked immaterial after the rain.
(D) Solange acted immaterially after hearing the news.
(E) The class's opinion on the new vending machines was immaterial to the principal.
Scroll down for the answer/s.
💁🏼 Tips on using the word immaterial correctly
The word immaterial often confuses people due to its two meanings. However, it is generally used in a legal or philosophical context. In a legal context, it refers to something irrelevant or insignificant. In philosophy, it refers to non-physical existence.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
D, irrelevant.
E, The class's opinion.... Explanation: This is an example where immaterial is used to indicate something that is of no importance or relevance.
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