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nonmaterial

American  
[non-muh-teer-ee-uhl] / ˌnɒn məˈtɪər i əl /

adjective

  1. not material or composed of matter.

  2. not involving, seeking, or primarily concerned with riches or material things; involving or concerned with the spiritual, intellectual, or cultural aspects of life.

  3. of or relating to the spirit or soul; spiritual.

    to minister to a person's nonmaterial needs.


Etymology

Origin of nonmaterial

First recorded in 1935–40; non- + material

Example Sentences

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This is expected to have little or no impact on sales of oncology drugs Enhertu and Datroway, resulting in a nonmaterial effect for AstraZeneca, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

But “Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience” emphasizes nonmaterial aspects of the boy king’s significance.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 23, 2022

Therefore, there must be a nonmaterial entity that causes this material world to come into existence.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022

He utilizes concrete as a nonmaterial in my mind — it’s really about space and how you circulate within it, and the light and the freedom of expression that nevertheless serve a purpose.

From New York Times ● Aug. 2, 2021

The “old mysterians” were dualists who believed in nonmaterial properties, such as the soul, that cannot be explained by natural processes.

From Scientific American ● Jul. 1, 2018

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