American English

How to pronounce immaterial

adjectiveB2
ihmuhTEEreel

/ˌɪ.məˈtʰi.ɹi.l̩/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

Not important to a particular situation, decision, or result.

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Meanings & examples

adjectiveformal

Not important to a particular situation, decision, or result.

The exact date is immaterial to our decision.

Good to know

In this meaning, it means “not important,” not “not physical.”

Common phrases & grammar

immaterial to the decision · immaterial to the outcome

adjectiveformalless common

Not physical or made of matter.

The novel describes an immaterial spirit.