Definition of "immaterial" in 英语

adjective

1. Having no matter or substance; incorporeal.

   • Some believe that because ghosts are immaterial, they can pass through walls.

2. Of the nature of the soul or spirit; spiritual.

3. Of no importance; inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant.

4. Having or seeming to have very little substance; insubstantial, slight.

5. Especially of evidence; chiefly followed by to: not associated in any way that is important or useful to the context being discussed; irrelevant.

   • Objection, your Honour! The defendant’s criminal record is immaterial to this case.

noun

1. (countable, chiefly in the plural) A being or entity having no matter or substance.

2. (countable, chiefly in the plural) A thing which is abstract or intangible; (uncountable) chiefly preceded by the: things which are abstract or intangible considered collectively.