material

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

“Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads.”

Text written for a specific purpose.

“We were a warm-up act at the time; we didn't have enough original material to headline.”

A sample or specimens for study.

Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.

“You'll need about a yard of material to make this.”

The people collectively who are qualified for a certain position or activity.

“He is not the only one. I believe we have lots of presidential material in various public offices.”

Related data of various kinds, especially if collected as the basis for a document or book.

The substance that something is made or composed of.

All of a player's pieces and pawns on the chessboard.

To form from matter; to materialize.

Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.

“This compound has a number of interesting material properties.”

Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.

“Don't let material concerns get in the way of living a happy life.”

Significant.

“This is the most material fact in this lawsuit.”