Definition

The quality or state of being physical or tangible, rather than abstract or spiritual.

Example

The artist focused on the materialness of the objects in her paintings.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of materialness in our lives?

Not really, what do you mean by that?

I mean, everything around us has a certain materialness that affects how we perceive it.

That's an interesting point; it really does shape our experiences.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Materialness → It is formed from "material" (from Latin "materialis", meaning pertaining to matter) and "-ness" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "materialness" refers to the state or quality of being material or having substance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'material' as relating to 'matter' and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'materialness' means the quality of being made of matter.

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