materiality

noun

ma·​te·​ri·​al·​i·​ty mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce materiality (audio)
plural materialities
1
: the quality or state of being material
2
: something that is material

Examples of materiality in a Sentence

preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals the materiality of that fact is not in dispute
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Anchoring business discussions of climate in their financial materiality would be a crucial move in the event of a Trump victory next week. Justin Worland, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024 Our future is about dematerialization: the less materiality, the more humanity. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024 While the diverse kinds of grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services or Energy Department loan programs may not immediately seem representative of the sub-regulatory decrees that irk industry, increasingly the malignant materiality and significance of grants deserve more attention. Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 From an emphasis on materiality and simple forms to components that create symmetry, contrast, and clean, uncluttered lines, the stylistic overlap between the two has led select designers and brands to tap into the ancient practice of origami. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for materiality 

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of materiality was in 1570

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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materiality. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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