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Immaterial

Verb / ˌɪmʌˈtɪri:ʌl / Another word for immaterial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not important or relevant; without substance; spiritual rather than physical

Synonyms & similar words

orthogonal extraneous impertinent corporeal incorporeal nonmaterial indifferent material unimportant insignificant trivial inconsequential irrelevant meaningless pointless incorporeal spiritual ethereal intangible nonphysical bodiless ghostly spectral otherworldly supernatural unsubstantial airy dreamlike

Example sentences

  1. The material things in life are immaterial to me.
  2. Whether you wear a green shirt or a blue shirt is immaterial to me.
  3. The fact that he is wealthy is immaterial to his character.
  4. The success of the project is immaterial if it is not done ethically.
  5. The team's previous record is immaterial to their current performance.

Quotes

  • Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters. - John Wooden
  • The things that are most important to me are the things that are immaterial. - Malcolm Gladwell
  • The immaterial - this is what I want to approach. - Wassily Kandinsky

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