immaterial
Americanadjective
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of no essential consequence; unimportant.
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not pertinent; irrelevant.
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not material; incorporeal; spiritual.
adjective
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of no real importance; inconsequential
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not formed of matter; incorporeal; spiritual
Other Word Forms
- immateriality noun
- immaterially adverb
- immaterialness noun
Etymology
Origin of immaterial
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word immāteriālis. See im- 2, material
Example Sentences
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That said, whether the flight you were rebooked on had a TV or not is immaterial to the legality of your situation.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026
Whatever the Post is worth today is immaterial to Bezos’ wealth.
From Slate • Feb. 5, 2026
In Boston, the absence of Celtics star Jaylen Brown with knee and hamstring injuries proved immaterial as the hosts pummeled the Sacramento Kings 112-93.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
Jefferies has suggested that any direct hit to its financials will be immaterial and has stressed it is one of many financial institutions that worked with First Brands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
“It is immaterial to me how you go,” he said.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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