immaterial
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Of no importance or relevance usually to a law case.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪməˈtɪɹiəl
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of no importance or relevance especially to a law case
“An objection that is immaterial after the fact.”
Having no matter or substance; incorporeal.
figurativechiefly law
Especially of evidence; chiefly followed by to: not associated in any way that is important or useful to the context being discussed; irrelevant.
Of the nature of the soul or spirit; spiritual.
noun
countablechiefly in the plural
A thing which is abstract or intangible; (uncountable) chiefly preceded by the: things which are abstract or intangible considered collectively.
countablechiefly in the plural
A being or entity having no matter or substance.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: A being or entity having no matter or substance.
Used this way, immaterial is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “An objection that is immaterial after the fact.”adjective
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Synonyms
Sense: thing which is abstract or intangible
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