Definition

Not having a physical form or body; also refers to something that is not important or relevant.

Example

The details of the argument were immaterial to the final decision.

Conversation

I was thinking about our last conversation, and I realized it was a bit immaterial to what we actually wanted to achieve.

Yeah, I agree. Sometimes we get sidetracked by things that don't really matter.

Exactly! We should focus on what truly counts and leave the immaterial stuff behind.

For sure! It’s all about making our time more meaningful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Immaterial is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "materialis" (from Latin "materia", meaning matter or substance). The word describes something that is not made of matter or lacking physical substance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') having 'substance' ('materialis') — that's why immaterial means something that lacks physical substance.

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