Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
immaterial
adjective
/ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/
Definition
Not relevant or important; of no significance.
Examples
- The judge ruled that the evidence presented was immaterial to the case.
- Her opinions on the topic are immaterial since they do not relate to the facts.
- The wealth of the inheritance was immaterial to his happiness.
Meaning
Something that is immaterial is not made of matter and does not have a physical presence; it can also refer to concepts, ideas, or things that are not important in a particular context.
Synonyms
- insignificant
- irrelevant
- unimportant
- non-essential
