The material
Example: The material is strong and lasts for many years
Definition
"The material" refers to the substance or matter from which something is made or can be made. It encompasses physical components used in construction, manufacturing, or crafting, such as fabric, metal, wood, or plastic, which provide strength, durability, or specific qualities to an object.
Etymology
The phrase "the material" comes from the Latin word 'materialis,' meaning 'matter' or 'substance.' Over time, it evolved in English to denote physical substances used in making things. Did you know? The root 'mater' means 'mother' in Latin, hinting at material as the 'mother' or source of objects.
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"The material" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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