Translation
material, matter; school subject
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Word origin
From Latin materia ('timber, stuff, matter'), built on mater ('mother'), the wood being thought of as what a tree produces. English 'matter' and 'material' come from the same noun.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- materia
- English cognates
- matter, material
Grammar
Examples
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The material of this coat is very soft.
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What is your favourite subject at school?
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The subjects I like best are the sciences.
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There is really nothing here to laugh about.
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Those two materials are very different all the same.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 1: matière, inspirer, légal and 7 more words.