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/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Meanings
noun
Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

Examples :

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."
material substance thing

Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration experiment

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration manipulated

manipulated verb

/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪd/ /məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪtɪd/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

"The artist carefully manipulated the clay to form a beautiful sculpture. "

Illustration presidential

presidential adjective

/pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/

Pertaining to a president or presidency.

"The presidential election campaign was very exciting this year. "

Illustration transcripts

transcripts noun

/ˈtrænskrɪpts/ /trænˈskrɪpts/

Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy.

"The college admissions office requires official transcripts from all previous high schools. "

Illustration chessboard

chessboard noun

/ˈtʃɛsbɔrd/

The square board used in the game of chess, subdivided into eight rows of eight squares each, the squares in each row and column being of alternating colours.

"The chessboard was neatly arranged on the table, ready for the evening's game. "

Illustration materialize

materialize verb

/məˈtɪriəlaɪz/ /məˈtɪəriəlaɪz/

To cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear.

"The new chair, designed by the art student, materialized from a pile of recycled wood. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration collectively

collectively adverb

/kəˈlɛktɪvli/ /kəˈlɛktɪli/

In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.

"The students, collectively, decided to postpone the project until next week. "