Not consisting of physical matter; without physical form or substance.
im+material
Shared component: material · physical substance
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material
physical substance
Related forms: material · 7 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesthe belief that only physical matter exists, and that the mind, emotions, etc., are not separate spiritual entities but are produced by the activity of the brain.
material+ism
Shared component: material · physical substance
To become real or actual; to happen or appear in a way that can be seen or touched.
material+ize
Shared component: material · physical substance
To become real or actual; to happen or appear in physical form.
material+ise
Shared component: material · physical substance
To become or cause to become immaterial; to vanish or cease to have a physical form.
de+material+ize
Shared component: material · physical substance
Believing that having money and possessions is the most important thing in life.
material+ist+ic
Shared component: material · physical substance
The process or act of making something immaterial or without physical form.
de+material+ization
Shared component: material · physical substance