immaterial
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for immaterial, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Not important or relevant to the matter at hand.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
From Medieval Latin immaterialis, "not made of matter," formed from "im-" ("not") plus "material."
Full origin of immaterial →Frequently asked questions
What does “immaterial” mean?
The word “immaterial” means not important or relevant to the matter at hand. In plain terms, either not physical, or simply not relevant to a decision or discussion.
How do you pronounce “immaterial”?
“Immaterial” is pronounced ih-muh-TEER-rih-uhl (/ˌɪ.məˈtɪ.ɹi.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “immaterial” in a sentence?
Here is “immaterial” used in a sentence: “Whether he liked the plan or not is immaterial — it's already been approved.”
What part of speech is “immaterial”?
“Immaterial” is an adjective.
Where does the word “immaterial” come from?
The word “immaterial” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin immaterialis, "not made of matter," formed from "im-" ("not") plus "material.".
How many meanings does “immaterial” have?
“Immaterial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not important or relevant to the matter at hand.
Related words
material
materiality
materially
matter
nonmaterial
nonmaterialism
nonmaterialist
nonmaterialistic
nonmateriality
nonmaterially
unmaterial
unmaterialised
unmaterialist
unmaterialistic
unmaterialistically
