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.

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."