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immaterial

[im-uh-teer-ee-uhl] / ˌɪm əˈtɪər i əl /
ADJECTIVE
irrelevant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extraneous inconsequential meaningless trivial unimportant
WEAK
foreign impertinent inapplicable inapposite inappropriate inconsiderable inconsiderate inessential insignificant irrelative matter of indifference no big deal no never mind of no account of no consequence of no importance trifling unnecessary
Antonyms
STRONGEST
important relevant significant useful valuable worthwhile
WEAK
bodily essential material meaningful physical real solid substantial
ADJECTIVE
not existing in physical form
Synonyms
STRONG
incorporeal nonmaterial
WEAK
aerial airy apparitional asomatous bodiless celestial disbodied discarnate disembodied dreamlike dreamy ethereal ghostly heavenly impalpable imponderable incorporate insensible intangible metaphysical nonphysical psychic shadowy spectral spiritlike spiritual subjective supernatural unearthly unembodied unfleshly unsubstantial unworldly wraithlike
Antonyms
WEAK
bodily essential important material meaningful physical real relevant solid substantial

Example Sentences

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But, hey, we’re in Lubitschland, where such cares are immaterial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

That said, whether the flight you were rebooked on had a TV or not is immaterial to the legality of your situation.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Whatever the Post is worth today is immaterial to Bezos’ wealth.

From Slate • Feb. 5, 2026

In Boston, the absence of Celtics star Jaylen Brown with knee and hamstring injuries proved immaterial as the hosts pummeled the Sacramento Kings 112-93.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

It is perfectly material, but what it produces is a number, and a number is neither material nor immaterial.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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