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nonmaterial
[ non-muh-teer-ee-uhl ]
/ ˌnɒn məˈtɪər i əl /
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Words nearby nonmaterial
nonliterary, nonliterate, nonlocal, non-malignant, nonmatching, nonmaterial, nonmaterial culture, nonmedical, nonmember, nonmetal, nonmetallic
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How to use nonmaterial in a sentence
The 10th-century Persian polymath Avicenna argued that since we would be able to think and to be self-aware even if we were totally disconnected from all external sensory input, there must be some nonmaterial soul inside of us.
Is Life Special Just Because It’s Rare? - Issue 95: Escape|Alan Lightman|January 20, 2021|NautilusThat is, there are no hidden and nonmaterial sources of energy that power human beings.
Is Life Special Just Because It’s Rare? - Issue 95: Escape|Alan Lightman|January 20, 2021|Nautilus