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nonmaterialNot 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/

Korean meaning: 비물질적인, 무형의

Korean pronunciation: 논-머-티-리-얼 (강세: 티)

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.

nonmaterial concept
💡 Concept

Not consisting of or relating to physical matter; abstract, spiritual, or intellectual rather than tangible or physical.

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nonmaterial rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Though imperial wealth is material, wisdom remains nonmaterial!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌnɑnməˈtɪriəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixnon--
Rootmaterial

Origin

From Latin 'non-' meaning 'not' combined with 'material' from Latin 'materialis', meaning relating to matter or physical substance.

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🎵Rhyme

immaterialmaterialarterial

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📝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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

intangibleabstractspiritualincorporealimmaterial

Antonyms

materialphysical