material

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl//məˈtɪɹi.əl/

noun

1
Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
“Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads.”
2
Text written for a specific purpose.
“We were a warm-up act at the time; we didn't have enough original material to headline.”
3
A sample or specimens for study.
4
Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.
“You'll need about a yard of material to make this.”
5
The people collectively who are qualified for a certain position or activity.
“He is not the only one. I believe we have lots of presidential material in various public offices.”
6
Related data of various kinds, especially if collected as the basis for a document or book.
7
The substance that something is made or composed of.
8
All of a player's pieces and pawns on the chessboard.

1
Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.
“This compound has a number of interesting material properties.”
2
Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.
“Don't let material concerns get in the way of living a happy life.”
3
Significant.
“This is the most material fact in this lawsuit.”