unmaterial

unmaterial

An artist focuses on capturing the unmaterial beauty of a sunset.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not consisting of matter; incorporeal: "unmaterial" describes something that is without physical substance, existing outside the realm of material objects.
    • Not relevant or important: In rare usage, "unmaterial" can mean lacking significance or relevance to a particular matter.
Usage Examples

  • Not consisting of matter:

    • The philosopher argued that the soul is unmaterial and cannot be destroyed. (The soul is not physical.)
    • In many spiritual traditions, the unmaterial realm is considered more real than the physical world. (A realm without physical substance.)

  • Not relevant or important (rare):

    • His comment was unmaterial to the discussion at hand. (His comment was not relevant.)
Advanced Usage

  • "unmaterial being": a being without a physical body, such as a spirit or ghost.

    • The legend speaks of an unmaterial being that haunts the forest. (A non-physical entity.)

  • "unmaterial world": a world or existence not composed of matter, often in metaphysical or religious contexts.

    • The concept of an unmaterial world challenges our understanding of reality. (A world without physical substance.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Unmateriality (noun): the state or quality of being without matter.

    • The unmateriality of the phenomenon puzzled the scientists. (The lack of physical substance.)

  • Material (adj): consisting of matter; physical.

    • The material world is subject to decay. (The physical world.)
Synonyms

  • Immaterial: not consisting of matter; of no importance.

    • The difference is immaterial to the outcome. (Not relevant or physical.)

  • Incorporeal: without a physical body.

    • Angels are often described as incorporeal beings. (Lacking a body.)

  • Nonphysical: not physical; abstract.

    • Love is a nonphysical force. (Not tangible.)
Related Idioms
  • None commonly found: "unmaterial" does not appear in standard English idioms. However, the synonym "immaterial" appears in the idiom "immaterial to the point," meaning not relevant to the main issue.
    • His personal feelings are immaterial to the legal case. (Not relevant.)