nonmaterial — Not consisting of or relating to physical matter; abstract, spiritual, or intellectual rather than tangible or physical.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not consisting of or relating to physical matter; abstract, spiritual, or intellectual rather than tangible or physical.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌnɑnməˈtɪriəl/
Example Sentences
- The company's most valuable nonmaterial asset was its reputation built over decades.
- My grandmother always said that nonmaterial gifts like hugs and kind words last longer than expensive presents.
- The ghost complained that being nonmaterial made it impossible to enjoy pizza.
nonmaterial
ADJECTIVE[/ˌnɑnməˈtɪriəl/]
Not consisting of or relating to physical matter; abstract, spiritual, or intellectual rather than tangible or physical.
Not consisting of or relating to physical matter; abstract, spiritual, or intellectual rather than tangible or physical.
Though imperial wealth is material, wisdom remains nonmaterial!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'non-' meaning 'not' combined with 'material' from Latin 'materialis', meaning relating to matter or physical substance.
Breakdown
non- (not) + material (relating to physical matter, from Latin materia meaning wood/substance) + -al (adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The company's most valuable nonmaterial asset was its reputation built over decades.”
“My grandmother always said that nonmaterial gifts like hugs and kind words last longer than expensive presents.”
“The ghost complained that being nonmaterial made it impossible to enjoy pizza.”
“In meditation, we focus on nonmaterial aspects of existence rather than worldly concerns.”
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