Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

immateriality

noun
/ˌɪməˈtɪəriˌti/
Definition
The quality of being immaterial or not consisting of matter.
Examples
  • The immateriality of thoughts compared to physical objects raises questions about consciousness.
  • Philosophers often debate the immateriality of the soul in relation to the body.
  • In art, immateriality can be expressed through concepts rather than physical forms.
Meaning
Immateriality refers to the state of being intangible, lacking physical substance, or being of a spiritual or abstract nature.
Synonyms
  • Intangibility
  • Insubstantiality
  • Non-physicality