immaterial
ˌɪməˈtɪriəl
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Definition of immaterial - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
non-physicalnot consisting of physical matter
  • In the debate, they discussed whether ghosts are immaterial.
intangible nonphysical
2.
irrelevantTECH.not affecting the outcome of a legal caseTECH.
  • The evidence was deemed immaterial by the judge.
inconsequential insignificant irrelevant
3.
spiritualRarerelated to the soul or spiritRare
  • His concerns were immaterial, focusing on spiritual growth.
ethereal spiritual
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Expressions with immaterial

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used to say a detail does not change the situation
It is immaterial whether you apologize now or tomorrow.

Origin of immaterial

Latin, immaterialis (not consisting of matter)

Terms with immaterial included in their meaning

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spiritual essence
spiritual or immaterial part of a human or animal
metaphorical
immaterial thing standing in the way
immaterial
having no material form or physical substance
obstacle
something immaterial that delays action or progress
universal force
belief in an immaterial force animating the universe
general process
process of becoming immaterial or losing physical form
cause disappear
cause something to disappear by making it immaterial
disappearing
causing to disappear or become immaterial

Examples of immaterial in a sentence

  • The concept of immaterial entities fascinates many philosophers.
  • His comments were considered immaterial to the case.
  • The contract clause was ruled immaterial by the court.
  • Her thoughts were immaterial, dwelling on the afterlife.
  • The discussion turned to immaterial matters of the soul.

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  1. French:immatériel, sans importance, ...
  2. German:immateriell, unerheblich, ...
  3. Italian:immateriale, irrilevante, ...
  4. Spanish:inmaterial, irrelevante, ...
  5. Portuguese:imaterial, irrelevante, ...
  6. Chinese:非物质, 无关的, ...
  7. Japanese:非物質的, 無関係な, ...
  8. Arabic:غَيْر مَادِّي, غير جوهري, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֹא חוּמְרִי, לֹא מַהוּתִי, ...
  10. Russian:нематериальный, несущественный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нематеріальний, недоречний, ...
  12. Hindi:अभौतिक, अप्रासंगिक, ...

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