Definition

The quality or state of not being physical or material; something that cannot be touched or measured.

Example

The immateriality of her thoughts made it difficult for others to understand her feelings.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of immateriality?

Not really, what do you mean by that?

I mean, it's interesting how some things are just ideas and don't have a physical form, right?

Absolutely! It's fascinating to think about how much of our lives revolves around immateriality.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Immateriality → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "materialis" (from Latin, meaning pertaining to matter) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "immateriality" refers to the state of being not pertaining to matter or being non-physical.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') and 'pertaining to matter' ('materialis') to remember that 'immateriality' means the state of being non-physical.

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