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      »   The noun material has 5 meanings (first 5 from tagged texts)
  • material, Stuff1.) Material, stuff -- (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread")

    2.) Stuff -- (miscellaneous unspecified objects; "the trunk was full of stuff")

    stuff -- (the Tangible1.) Tangible, touchable -- (perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch; "skin with a tangible roughness")

    2.) Real, tangible -- (capable of being treated as fact; "tangible evidence"; "his brief time as Prime Minister brought few real benefits to the poor")

    tangible substance that Goes1.) Go, spell, tour, turn -- (a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work")

    2.) Adam, ecstasy, XTC, go, disco biscuit, cristal, X, hug drug -- (street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine)

    goes into the Makeup1.) Constitution, composition, makeup -- (the way in which someone or something is composed)

    2.) Makeup, make-up, war paint -- (cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance)

    makeup of a Physical1.) Physical -- (involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit; "physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance")

    2.) Physical -- (relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics; "physical sciences"; "physical laws")

    physical object; "Coal1.) Coal -- (fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period)

    2.) Ember, coal -- (a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering)

    coal is a Hard1.) Difficult, hard -- (not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure; "a difficult task"; "nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access"; "difficult times"; "a difficult child"; "found himself in a difficult situation"; "why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?")

    2.) Hard -- (dispassionate; "took a hard look"; "a hard bargainer";)

    hard black material"; "Wheat1.) Wheat -- (annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains)

    2.) Wheat, wheat berry -- (grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour)

    wheat is the Stuff1.) Material, stuff -- (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread")

    2.) Stuff -- (miscellaneous unspecified objects; "the trunk was full of stuff")

    stuff they Use1.) Use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise -- (the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers")

    2.) Use -- (a particular service; "he put his knowledge to good use"; "patrons have their uses")

    use to Make1.) Brand, make -- (a recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now"; "what make of car is that?")

    2.) Shuffle, shuffling, make -- (the act of mixing cards haphazardly)

    make bread")
  • material -- (Information1.) Information, info -- (a message received and understood)

    2.) Data, information -- (a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data")

    information (data or Ideas1.) Idea, thought -- (the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind")

    2.) Idea -- (a personal view; "he has an idea that we don't like him")

    ideas or Observations1.) Observation -- (the act of making and recording a measurement)

    2.) Observation, observance, watching -- (the act of observing; taking a patient look)

    observations) that can be Used1.) Use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ -- (put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer")

    2.) Use, habituate -- (take or consume (regularly or habitually); "She uses drugs rarely")

    used or Reworked1.) Rework, make over, retread -- (use again in altered form; "retread an old plot")

    reworked into a Finished1.) Complete, finish -- (come or bring to a finish or an end; "He finished the dishes"; "She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree"; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours")

    2.) Finish up, land up, fetch up, end up, wind up, finish -- (finally be or do something; "He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart"; "he wound up being unemployed and living at home again")

    finished form; "the Archives1.) Archives -- (collection of records especially about an institution)

    1.) Archive -- (a depository containing historical records and documents)

    archives provided Rich1.) Rich people, rich -- (people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group); "only the very rich benefit from this legislation")

    1.) Rich -- (possessing material wealth; "her father is extremely rich"; "many fond hopes are pinned on rich uncles")

    rich material for a Definitive1.) Definitive, unequivocal -- (clearly defined or formulated; "the plain and unequivocal language of the laws"- R.B.Taney)

    2.) Authoritative, classical, definitive -- (of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation")

    definitive biography")
  • material -- (Things1.) Things -- (any movable possession (especially articles of clothing); "she packed her things and left")

    1.) Thing -- (a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing")

    things needed for Doing1.) Make, do -- (engage in; "make love, not war"; "make an effort"; "do research"; "do nothing"; "make revolution")

    2.) Perform, execute, do -- (carry out or perform an action; "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters"; "the skater executed a triple pirouette"; "she did a little dance")

    doing or Making1.) Devising, fashioning, making -- (the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans"; "the making of measurements"; "it was already in the making")

    2.) Qualification, making -- (an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; "her qualifications for the job are excellent"; "one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"; "she has the makings of fine musician")

    making something; "Writing1.) Writing, authorship, composition, penning -- (the act of creating written works; "writing was a form of therapy for him"; "it was a matter of disputed authorship")

    2.) Writing, written material, piece of writing -- (the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing")

    writing materials"; "Useful1.) Useful, utile -- (being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society")

    2.) Utilitarian, useful -- (having a useful function; "utilitarian steel tables")

    useful teaching materials")
  • fabric, Cloth1.) Fabric, cloth, material, textile -- (artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress")

    cloth, material, Textile1.) Fabric, cloth, material, textile -- (artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress")

    1.) Textile -- (of or relating to fabrics or fabric making; "textile research")

    textile -- (Artifact1.) Artifact, artefact -- (a man-made object taken as a whole)

    artifact made by Weaving1.) Weaving -- (creating fabric)

    1.) Weave, interweave -- (interlace by or as it by weaving)

    weaving or Felting1.) Felt -- (mat together and make felt-like; "felt the wool")

    2.) Felt -- (cover with felt; "felt a cap")

    felting or Knitting1.) Knit, knitting, knitwork -- (needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine)

    2.) Knitting -- (creating knitted wear)

    knitting or Crocheting1.) Crochet, crocheting -- (needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle)

    2.) Crocheting -- (creating a garment of needlework)

    crocheting natural or Synthetic1.) Synthetic, synthetic substance -- (a compound made artificially by chemical reactions)

    1.) Man-made, semisynthetic, synthetic -- (not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially; "man-made fibers"; "synthetic leather")

    synthetic fibers; "the Fabric1.) Fabric, cloth, material, textile -- (artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress")

    2.) Framework, fabric -- (the underlying structure; "restoring the framework of the bombed building"; "it is part of the fabric of society")

    fabric in the Curtains1.) Curtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall -- (hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window))

    2.) Curtain -- (any barrier to communication or vision; "a curtain of secrecy"; "a curtain of trees")

    curtains was Light1.) Light, visible light, visible radiation -- ((physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window")

    2.) Light, light source -- (any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights")

    light and semitransparent"; "Woven1.) Weave, interweave -- (interlace by or as it by weaving)

    2.) Weave, tissue -- (create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton; "tissue textiles")

    woven cloth Originated1.) Originate, arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring up, grow -- (come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose")

    2.) Originate, initiate, start -- (bring into being; "He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation")

    originated in Mesopotamia1.) Mesopotamia -- (the land between the Tigris and Euphrates; site of several ancient civilizations; part of what is now known as Iraq)

    Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she Measured1.) Measure, mensurate, measure out -- (determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall")

    2.) Quantify, measure -- (express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?")

    measured off Enough1.) Enough, sufficiency -- (an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose; "enough is as good as a feast"; "there is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country")

    1.) Adequate, decent, enough -- (enough to meet a purpose; "an adequate income"; "the food was adequate"; "a decent wage"; "enough food"; "food enough")

    enough material for a dress")
  • material -- (a Person1.) Person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul -- (a human being; "there was too much for one person to do")

    2.) Person -- (a human body (usually including the clothing); "a weapon was hidden on his person")

    person judged Suitable1.) Appropriate, suitable, suited -- (meant or adapted for an occasion or use; "a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty"; "not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy")

    2.) Proper, right, suitable, suited -- (appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs; "everything in its proper place"; "the right man for the job"; "she is not suitable for the position"; "he is not a suitable husband for her")

    suitable for Admission1.) Admission, admittance -- (the act of admitting someone to enter; "the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic")

    2.) Admission -- (an acknowledgment of the truth of something)

    admission or Employment1.) Employment, employ -- (the state of being employed or having a job; "they are looking for employment"; "he was in the employ of the city")

    2.) Employment, work -- (the occupation for which you are paid; "he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work")

    employment; "he was University1.) University -- (the body of faculty and students at a university)

    2.) University -- (establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching)

    university material"; "she was vice-presidential material")

Overview of adj material

      »   The adj material has 6 meanings (first 4 from tagged texts)
  • material -- (Concerned1.) Refer, pertain, relate, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on -- (have to do with or be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments")

    2.) Concern, interest, occupy, worry -- (be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant")

    concerned with Worldly1.) Worldly -- (characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world; "worldly goods and advancement")

    2.) Blase, worldly -- (very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world; "the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond'"; "the benefits of his worldly wisdom")

    worldly rather than Spiritual1.) Spiritual, Negro spiritual -- (a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States)

    1.) Religious, spiritual -- (concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church; "religious texts"; "a member of a religious order"; "lords temporal and spiritual"; "spiritual leaders"; "spiritual songs")

    spiritual interests; "material possessions"; "material wealth"; "material comforts")
  • material -- (Derived1.) Deduce, infer, deduct, derive -- (reason by deduction; establish by deduction)

    2.) Derive, gain -- (obtain; "derive pleasure from one's garden")

    derived from or Composed1.) Compose -- (form the substance of; "Greed and ambition composed his personality")

    2.) Compose, write -- (write music; "Beethoven composed nine symphonies")

    composed of Matter1.) Substance, matter -- (that which has mass and occupies space; "an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter")

    2.) Matter, affair, thing -- (a vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair"; "things are going well")

    matter; "the material universe")
  • material -- (Directly1.) Directly, straight, direct -- (without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office")

    2.) Directly -- (without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly")

    directly relevant to a Matter1.) Substance, matter -- (that which has mass and occupies space; "an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter")

    2.) Matter, affair, thing -- (a vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair"; "things are going well")

    matter especially a Law1.) Law -- (legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law against kidnapping")

    2.) Law, jurisprudence -- (the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order")

    law case; "his Support1.) Support -- (the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times")

    2.) Support -- (aiding the cause or policy or interests of; "the president no longer had the support of his own party"; "they developed a scheme of mutual support")

    support made a material difference"; "Evidence1.) Evidence, grounds -- (your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling")

    2.) Evidence -- (an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear")

    evidence material to the Issue1.) Issue -- (an important question that is in dispute and must be settled; "the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone"; "politicians never discuss the real issues")

    2.) Issue, number -- (one of a series published periodically; "she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room")

    issue at hand"; "Facts1.) Fact -- (a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case")

    2.) Fact -- (a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened; "he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts")

    facts likely to Influence1.) Influence -- (a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc; "used her parents' influence to get the job")

    2.) Influence -- (causing something without any direct or apparent effort)

    influence the Judgment1.) Judgment, judgement, mind -- (an opinion formed by judging something; "he was reluctant to make his judgment known"; "she changed her mind")

    2.) Judgment, judgement, assessment -- (the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event; "they criticized my judgment of the contestants")

    judgment are Called1.) Name, call -- (assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to; "They named their son David"; "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader")

    2.) Call, telephone, call up, phone, ring -- (get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone; "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning")

    called material facts"; "a material witness")
  • material -- (Concerned1.) Refer, pertain, relate, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on -- (have to do with or be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments")

    2.) Concern, interest, occupy, worry -- (be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant")

    concerned with or Affecting1.) Affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch -- (have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?")

    2.) Affect -- (act physically on; have an effect upon)

    affecting physical as Distinct1.) Distinct -- (easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined; "a distinct flavor"; "a distinct odor of turpentine"; "a distinct outline"; "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette"; "distinct fingerprints")

    2.) Distinct, distinguishable -- ((often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality; "plants of several distinct types"; "the word `nationalism' is used in at least two distinct senses"; "gold is distinct from iron"; "a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech"; "management had interests quite distinct from those of their employees")

    distinct from Intellectual1.) Intellectual, intellect -- (a person who uses the mind creatively)

    1.) Intellectual -- (of or relating to the intellect; "his intellectual career")

    intellectual or Psychological1.) Psychological -- (mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature; "give psychological support"; "psychological warfare")

    2.) Psychological -- (of or relating to or determined by psychology; "psychological theories")

    psychological well-being; "material needs"; "the Moral1.) Moral, lesson -- (the significance of a story or event; "the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor")

    1.) Moral -- (relating to principles of right and wrong; i.e. to morals or ethics; "moral philosophy")

    moral and material Welfare1.) Social welfare, welfare -- (governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need)

    2.) Benefit, welfare -- (something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the common good")

    welfare of all Good1.) Good -- (benefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?")

    2.) Good, goodness -- (moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people")

    good citizens"- T.Roosevelt)
  • corporeal, material -- (having material or Physical1.) Physical -- (involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit; "physical exercise"; "physical suffering"; "was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance")

    2.) Physical -- (relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics; "physical sciences"; "physical laws")

    physical form or Substance1.) Substance, matter -- (that which has mass and occupies space; "an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter")

    2.) Substance -- (the stuff of which an object consists)

    substance; "that which is Created1.) Make, create -- (make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor")

    2.) Create -- (bring into existence; "The company was created 25 years ago"; "He created a new movement in painting")

    created is of Necessity1.) Necessity -- (the condition of being essential or indispensable)

    2.) Necessity, essential, requirement, requisite, necessary -- (anything indispensable; "food and shelter are necessities of life"; "the essentials of the good life"; "allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions"; "a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained")

    necessity corporeal and Visible1.) Visible, seeable -- (capable of being seen; or open to easy view; "a visible object"; "visible stars"; "mountains visible in the distance"; "a visible change of expression"; "visible files")

    2.) Visible -- (obvious to the eye; "a visible change of expression")

    visible and Tangible1.) Tangible, touchable -- (perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch; "skin with a tangible roughness")

    2.) Real, tangible -- (capable of being treated as fact; "tangible evidence"; "his brief time as Prime Minister brought few real benefits to the poor")

    tangible" - Benjamin1.) Benzoin, gum benzoin, benjamin, gum benjamin, asa dulcis -- (gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation)

    2.) Benjamin -- ((Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel)

    Benjamin Jowett)
  • substantial, Real1.) Real number, real -- (any rational or irrational number)

    2.) Real -- (an old small silver Spanish coin)

    real, material -- (having Substance1.) Substance, matter -- (that which has mass and occupies space; "an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter")

    2.) Substance -- (the stuff of which an object consists)

    substance or Capable1.) Capable -- ((usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet")

    2.) Capable, open, subject -- (possibly accepting or permitting; "a passage capable of misinterpretation"; "open to interpretation"; "an issue open to question"; "the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation")

    capable of Being1.) Being, beingness, existence -- (the state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries")

    2.) Organism, being -- (a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently)

    being treated as Fact1.) Fact -- (a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case")

    2.) Fact -- (a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened; "he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts")

    fact; not Imaginary1.) Complex number, complex quantity, imaginary number, imaginary -- ((mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1)

    1.) Fanciful, imaginary, imagined, notional -- (not based on fact; dubious; "the falsehood about some fanciful secret treaties"- F.D.Roosevelt; "a small child's imaginary friends"; "her imagined fame"; "to create a notional world for oneself")

    imaginary; "the Substantial1.) Significant, substantial -- (fairly large; "won by a substantial margin")

    2.) Substantial, substantive -- (having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable; "substantial equivalents")

    substantial world"; "a Mere1.) Mere -- (a small pond of standing water)

    1.) Mere -- (being nothing more than specified; "a mere child")

    mere dream, neither substantial nor practical"; "most Ponderous1.) Heavy, lumbering, ponderous -- (slow and laborious because of weight; "the heavy tread of tired troops"; "moved with a lumbering sag-bellied trot"; "ponderous prehistoric beasts"; "a ponderous yawn")

    2.) Ponderous -- (having great mass and weight and unwieldiness; "a ponderous stone"; "a ponderous burden"; "ponderous weapons")

    ponderous and Substantial1.) Significant, substantial -- (fairly large; "won by a substantial margin")

    2.) Substantial, substantive -- (having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable; "substantial equivalents")

    substantial things"- Shakespeare)

Related Terms - "Material"


Meaning 1 of Material
material, Stuff1.) Material, stuff -- (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black Material1.) Material, stuff -- (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black Material1.) Material, stuff -- (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread")

2.) Material -- (information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form; "the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography")

Material - The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread""; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread")

2.) Material -- (information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form; "the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography")

Material - The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread""; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread")

2.) Stuff -- (miscellaneous unspecified objects; "the trunk was full of stuff")

Stuff - The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" substance, matter
  • Food1.) Food, nutrient -- (any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue)

    2.) Food, Solid1.) Solid -- (a substance that is solid at room temperature and pressure)

    2.) Solid, solidness, solid state -- (the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape)

    Solid - A substance that is solid at room temperature and pressure food -- (any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment; "food and drink")

    Food, Nutrient1.) Food, nutrient -- (any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue)

    1.) Alimentary, alimental, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritive -- (of or providing nourishment; "good nourishing stew")

    Nutrient - Any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue
  • Ballast1.) Ballast -- (any heavy Material1.) Material, stuff -- (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread")

    2.) Material -- (information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form; "the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography")

    Material - The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" used to stabilize a ship or airship)

    2.) Ballast -- (coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads)

    Ballast - Any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
  • Bedding material1.) Bedding material, bedding, litter -- (material used to provide a bed for animals)

    Bedding material, Bedding1.) Bedclothes, bed clothing, bedding -- (coverings that are used on a bed)

    2.) Bedding material, bedding, litter -- (material used to provide a bed for animals)

    Bedding, Litter1.) Litter -- (the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal)

    2.) Litter -- (rubbish carelessly dropped or left about (especially in public places))

    Litter - Material used to provide a bed for animals
  • Body substance1.) Body substance -- (the substance of the body)

    Body substance - The substance of the body
  • Protoplasm1.) Protoplasm, living substance -- (the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus))

    Protoplasm, Living substance1.) Protoplasm, living substance -- (the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus))

    Living substance - The substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus)
  • Drift1.) Drift, impetus, impulsion -- (a force that moves something along)

    2.) Drift -- (the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane))

    Drift - A force that moves something along
  • Grinding1.) Grinding -- (matter resulting from the process of grinding; "vegetable grindings clogged the drain")

    2.) Grinding -- (a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears))

    Grinding - Matter resulting from the process of grinding; "vegetable grindings clogged the drain"
  • Sediment1.) Sediment, deposit -- (matter that has been deposited by some natural process)

    1.) Sediment -- (deposit as a sediment)

    Sediment, Deposit1.) Deposit, sedimentation, alluviation -- (the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating)

    2.) Sediment, deposit -- (matter that has been deposited by some natural process)

    Deposit - Matter that has been deposited by some natural process
  • Material1.) Material, stuff -- (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread")

    2.) Material -- (information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form; "the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography")

    Material, Stuff1.) Material, stuff -- (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread")

    2.) Stuff -- (miscellaneous unspecified objects; "the trunk was full of stuff")

    Stuff - The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread"
  • Ylem1.) Ylem -- ((cosmology) the original matter that (according to the big bang theory) existed before the formation of the chemical Element1.) Component, constituent, element, Fact1.) Fact -- (a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case")

    2.) Fact -- (a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened; "he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts")

    Fact - A piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case"or, ingredient -- (an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a speech")

    2.) Chemical element, element -- (any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter)

    Element - An abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a speech"s)

    Ylem - (cosmology) the original matter that (according to the big bang theory) existed before the formation of the chemical elements
  • Dark matter1.) Dark matter -- ((cosmology) a hypothetical form of matter that is believed to make up 90 percent of the matter in the universe; it is invisible (does not absorb or emit light) and does not collide with Atom1.) Atom -- ((physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element)

    2.) Atom, molecule, particle, corpuscle, mote, speck -- ((nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything)

    Atom - (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the elementic particles but exerts gravitational force)

    Dark matter - (cosmology) a hypothetical form of matter that is believed to make up 90 percent of the matter in the universe; it is invisible (does not absorb or emit light) and does not collide with atomic particles but exerts gravitational force
  • Antimatter1.) Antimatter -- (matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those making up normal matter)

    Antimatter - Matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those making up normal matter
  • Micronutrient1.) Micronutrient -- (a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals))

    Micronutrient - A substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals)
  • Philosopher's stone1.) Philosopher's stone, philosophers' stone, elixir -- (a hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold)

    Philosopher's stone, Philosophers' stone1.) Philosopher's stone, philosophers' stone, elixir -- (a hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold)

    Philosophers' stone, Elixir1.) Elixir -- (a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste)

    2.) Philosopher's stone, philosophers' stone, elixir -- (a hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold)

    Elixir - A hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold
  • Precursor1.) Precursor -- (a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction))

    2.) Precursor, forerunner -- (a person who goes before or announces the coming of another)

    Precursor - A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
  • Phlogiston1.) Phlogiston -- (a hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning)

    Phlogiston - A hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning
  • Allergen1.) Allergen -- (any substance that can cause an allergy)

    Allergen - Any substance that can cause an allergy
  • Assay1.) Assay, check -- (an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress")

    2.) Assay -- (a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components)

    Assay - An appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
  • Pyrogen1.) Pyrogen -- (any substance characterized by its great flammability)

    2.) Pyrogen, pyrectic -- (any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature)

    Pyrogen, Pyrectic1.) Pyrogen, pyrectic -- (any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature)

    1.) Pyrectic -- (having or causing fever)

    Pyrectic - Any substance characterized by its great flammability
  • Pyrogen1.) Pyrogen -- (any substance characterized by its great flammability)

    2.) Pyrogen, pyrectic -- (any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature)

    Pyrogen - Any substance characterized by its great flammability
  • Mixture1.) Mixture -- ((chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding))

    2.) Concoction, mixture, intermixture -- (any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients; "he volunteered to taste her latest concoction"; "he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade")

    Mixture - (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
  • Hydrocolloid1.) Hydrocolloid -- (a substance that forms a gel with water)

    Hydrocolloid - A substance that forms a gel with water
  • Adulterant1.) Adulterant, adulterator -- (any substance that adulterates (lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance); "it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use")

    1.) Adulterating, adulterant -- (making impure or corrupt by adding extraneous materials; "the adulterating effect of extraneous materials")

    Adulterant, Adulterator1.) Adulterant, adulterator -- (any substance that adulterates (lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance); "it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use")

    2.) Adulterator -- (a changer who lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance)

    Adulterator - Any substance that adulterates (lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance); "it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use"
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  • Chemical element1.) Chemical element, element -- (any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter)

    Chemical element, Element1.) Component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient -- (an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a speech")

    2.) Chemical element, element -- (any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter)

    Element - Any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
  • Propellant1.) Propellant, propellent -- (something that propels)

    1.) Propellant, propellent, propelling, propulsive -- (tending to or capable of propelling; "propellant Fuel1.) Fuel -- (a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; "more fuel is needed during the winter months"; "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft")

    1.) Fuel -- (provide with a combustible substance that provides energy; "fuel aircraft, ships, and cars")

    Fuel - A substance that can be consumed to produce energy; "more fuel is needed during the winter months"; "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft" for submarines"; "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"; "universities...the seats of propulsive thought")

    Propellant, Propellent1.) Propellant, propellent -- (something that propels)

    1.) Propellant, propellent, propelling, propulsive -- (tending to or capable of propelling; "propellant fuel for submarines"; "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"; "universities...the seats of propulsive thought")

    Propellent - Something that propels
  • Denaturant1.) Denaturant -- (any substance that serves as a denaturing agent)

    Denaturant - Any substance that serves as a denaturing agent
  • Activator1.) Activator -- ((biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a Gen1.) Gen -- (informal term for information; "give me the gen on your new Line1.) Line -- (a formation of people or Thing1.) Thing -- (a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing")

    2.) Thing -- (an action; "how could you do such a thing?")

    Thing - A special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing"s one beside another; "the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed"; "they were arrayed in line of battle"; "the cast stood in line for the curtain call")

    2.) Line -- (a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart")

    Line - A formation of people or things one beside another; "the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed"; "they were arrayed in line of battle"; "the cast stood in line for the curtain call" of computers")

    Gen - Informal term for information; "give me the gen on your new line of computers"e product in DNA transcription)

    Activator - (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription
  • Inhibitor1.) Inhibitor -- (a substance that retards or stops an activity)

    Inhibitor - A substance that retards or stops an activity
  • Ferment1.) Agitation, ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, unrest -- (a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest")

    2.) Ferment -- (a substance capable of bringing about fermentation)

    Ferment - A state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest"
  • Substrate1.) Substrate -- (the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment)

    2.) Substrate, substratum -- (a Surface1.) Surface -- (the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary; "there is a special cleaner for these surfaces"; "the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface")

    2.) Surface -- (the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object; "they skimmed over the surface of the water"; "a brush small enough to clean every dental surface"; "the sun has no distinct surface")

    Surface - The outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary; "there is a special cleaner for these surfaces"; "the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface" on which an organism grows or is attached; "the gardener talked about the proper substrate for acid-loving plants")

    Substrate - The substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment
  • Carcinogen1.) Carcinogen -- (any substance that produces cancer)

    Carcinogen - Any substance that produces cancer
  • Compound1.) Compound, chemical compound -- ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by Weight1.) Weight -- (the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity)

    2.) Weight, free weight, exercising weight -- (sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms)

    Weight - The vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity)

    2.) Compound -- (a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts)

    Compound, Chemical compound1.) Compound, chemical compound -- ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)

    Chemical compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  • Digestive1.) Digestive -- (any substance that promotes digestion)

    1.) Digestive -- (relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion; "digestive juices"; "a digestive enzyme"; "digestive ferment")

    Digestive - Any substance that promotes digestion
  • Foamentation1.) Foamentation -- (a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice)

    Foamentation - A substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice
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  • Medium1.) Medium -- (a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information)

    2.) Medium -- (the surrounding environment; "fish require an aqueous Medium1.) Medium -- (a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information)

    2.) Medium -- (the surrounding environment; "fish require an aqueous medium")

    Medium - A means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information")

    Medium - A means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
  • Culture medium1.) Culture medium, medium -- ((bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms)

    Culture medium, Medium1.) Medium -- (a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information)

    2.) Medium -- (the surrounding environment; "fish require an aqueous medium")

    Medium - (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms
  • Humectant1.) Humectant -- (any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist)

    Humectant - Any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist
  • Inoculant1.) Inoculant, inoculum -- (a substance (a virus or toxin or immune serum) that is introduced into the body to produce or increase immunity to a particular disease)

    Inoculant, Inoculum1.) Inoculant, inoculum -- (a substance (a virus or toxin or immune serum) that is introduced into the body to produce or increase immunity to a particular disease)

    Inoculum - A substance (a virus or toxin or immune serum) that is introduced into the body to produce or increase immunity to a particular disease
  • Jelly1.) Jelly -- (a preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit)

    2.) Gelatin, jelly -- (an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods)

    Jelly - A preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit
  • Leaven1.) Leaven, leavening -- (a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid)

    2.) Leaven, leavening -- (an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something; "his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor")

    Leaven, Leavening1.) Leaven, leavening -- (an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something; "his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor")

    2.) Leaven, leavening -- (a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid)

    Leavening - A substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
  • Fluid1.) Fluid -- (a substance that is Fluid1.) Fluid -- (a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure)

    2.) Fluid -- (a continuous amorphous substance that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas)

    Fluid - A substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure at room temperature and pressure)

    2.) Fluid -- (a continuous amorphous substance that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas)

    Fluid - A substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
  • Sludge1.) Sludge -- (the precipitate produced by sewage treatment)

    2.) Sludge, slime, goo, gook, guck, gunk, muck, ooze -- (any thick messy substance)

    Sludge, Slime1.) Sludge, slime, goo, gook, guck, gunk, muck, ooze -- (any thick messy substance)

    1.) Slime -- (cover or stain with slime; "The snake slimed his victim")

    Slime, Goo1.) Sludge, slime, goo, gook, guck, gunk, muck, ooze -- (any thick messy substance)

    Goo, Gook1.) Sludge, slime, goo, gook, guck, gunk, muck, ooze -- (any thick messy substance)

    2.) Gook, slant-eye -- (a disparaging term for an Asian person (especially for North Vietnamese soldiers in the Vietnam War))

    Gook, Guck1.) Sludge, slime, goo, gook, guck, gunk, muck, ooze -- (any thick messy substance)

    Guck, Gunk1.) Sludge, slime, goo, gook, guck, gunk, muck, ooze -- (any thick messy substance)

    Gunk, Muck1.) Sludge, slime, goo, gook, guck, gunk, muck, ooze -- (any thick messy substance)

    2.) Droppings, dung, muck -- (fecal matter of animals)

    Muck, Ooze1.) Sludge, slime, goo, gook, guck, gunk, muck, ooze -- (any thick messy substance)

    2.) Seepage, ooze, oozing -- (the process of seeping)

    Ooze - The precipitate produced by sewage treatment
  • System1.) System, scheme -- (a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going")

    2.) System -- (instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer")

    System - A group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going"
  • Refrigerant1.) Refrigerant -- (a substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator))

    1.) Refrigerant, refrigerating -- (causing cooling or freezing; "a refrigerant substance such as ice or solid carbon dioxide")

    Refrigerant - A substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator)
  • Residue1.) Residue -- (matter that remains after something has been removed)

    2.) Remainder, balance, residual, residue, residuum, rest -- (something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance")

    Residue - Matter that remains after something has been removed
  • Lysin1.) Lysin -- (any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysis)

    Lysin - Any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysis
  • Poison1.) Poison, toxicant, poisonous substance -- (any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism)

    2.) Poison -- (anything that harms or destroys; "the poison of fascism")

    Poison, Toxicant1.) Poison, toxicant, poisonous substance -- (any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism)

    1.) Poisonous, toxicant -- (having the qualities or effects of a poison)

    Toxicant, Poisonous substance1.) Poison, toxicant, poisonous substance -- (any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism)

    Poisonous substance - Any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
  • Chemical irritant1.) Chemical irritant -- (a substance producing irritation)

    Chemical irritant - A substance producing irritation
  • Antigen1.) Antigen -- (any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies))

    Antigen - Any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
  • Solute1.) Solute -- (the dissolved substance in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state)

    Solute - The dissolved substance in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state
  • Solvate1.) Solvate -- (a compound formed by solvation (the combination of solvent molecules with molecules or ions of the solute))

    1.) Solvate -- (cause a solvation in (a substance))

    Solvate - A compound formed by solvation (the combination of solvent molecules with molecules or ions of the solute)
  • Volatile1.) Volatile -- (a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor; "it was heated to evaporate the volatiles")

    1.) Volatile -- (evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures; "volatile oils"; "volatile solvents")

    Volatile - A volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor; "it was heated to evaporate the volatiles"
  • Emanation1.) Emanation -- (something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light etc.))

    2.) Emission, emanation -- (the act of emitting; causing to flow forth)

    Emanation - Something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light etc.)
  • Essence1.) Kernel, substance, core, center, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty -- (the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story")

    2.) Essence -- (any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted)

    Essence - The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
  • Ligand1.) Ligand -- (an atom or molecule or radical or ion that forms a complex around a central atom)

    Ligand - An atom or molecule or radical or ion that forms a complex around a central atom
  • Metabolite1.) Metabolite -- (any substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism))

    Metabolite - Any substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism)
  • Vegetable matter1.) Vegetable matter -- (matter produced by plants or growing in the manner of a plant)

    Vegetable matter - Matter produced by plants or growing in the manner of a plant
  • Vehicle1.) Vehicle -- (a conveyance that transports people or objects)

    2.) Vehicle -- (a medium for the expression or achievement of something; "his editorials provided a vehicle for his political views"; "a congregation is a vehicle of group identity"; "the play was just a vehicle to display her talents")

    Vehicle - A conveyance that transports people or objects

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  • Ammunition1.) Ammunition, ammo -- (projectiles to be fired from a gun)

    2.) Ammunition -- (any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction)

    Ammunition - Projectiles to be fired from a gun
  • Factoid1.) Factoid -- (something resembling a fact; unverified (often invented) information that is given credibility because it appeared in print)

    2.) Factoid -- (a brief (usually one sentence and usually trivial) News1.) News, intelligence, tidings, word -- (new information about specific and timely events; "they awaited News1.) News, intelligence, tidings, word -- (new information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome")

    2.) News -- (new information of any kind; "it was news to me")

    News - New information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome" of the outcome")

    2.) News -- (new information of any kind; "it was news to me")

    News - New information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome" item)

    Factoid - Something resembling a fact; unverified (often invented) information that is given credibility because it appeared in print
  • Misinformation1.) Misinformation -- (information that is incorrect)

    Misinformation - Information that is incorrect
  • Details1.) Details, inside information -- (true confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details")

    1.) Detail, item, point -- (an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole; "several of the details are similar"; "a point of information")

    Details, Inside information1.) Details, inside information -- (true confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details")

    Inside information - True confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details"
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  • Format1.) Format, formatting, data format, data formatting -- (the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing))

    2.) Format -- (the general appearance of a publication)

    Format, Formatting1.) Format, formatting, data format, data formatting -- (the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing))

    1.) Format, arrange -- (set (printed matter) into a specific format; "Format this letter so it can be printed out")

    Formatting, Data format1.) Format, formatting, data format, data formatting -- (the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing))

    Data format, Data formatting1.) Format, formatting, data format, data formatting -- (the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing))

    Data formatting - The organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
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  • Database1.) Database -- (an organized body of related information)

    Database - An organized body of related information
  • News1.) News, intelligence, tidings, word -- (new information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome")

    2.) News -- (new information of any kind; "it was news to me")

    News, Intelligence1.) Intelligence -- (the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience)

    2.) Intelligence, intelligence service, intelligence agency -- (a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy)

    Intelligence, Tidings1.) News, intelligence, tidings, word -- (new information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome")

    Tidings, Word1.) Word -- (a unit of language that native speakers can identify; "words are the Block1.) Block -- (a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks")

    2.) Block, city block -- (a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block")

    Block - A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"s from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten words all morning")

    2.) Word -- (a brief statement; "he didn't say a word about it")

    Word - New information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome"
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  • Nuts and bolts1.) Nuts and bolts -- (detailed practical information about how something works or how something can be accomplished)

    1.) Nut and bolt -- (a fastener made by screwing a nut onto a threaded bolt)

    Nuts and bolts - Detailed practical information about how something works or how something can be accomplished
  • Intelligence1.) Intelligence -- (the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience)

    2.) Intelligence, intelligence service, intelligence agency -- (a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy)

    Intelligence, Intelligence information1.) Intelligence, intelligence information -- (secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy); "we sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage")

    Intelligence information - The ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
  • Confirmation1.) Confirmation, verification, check, substantiation -- (additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory")

    2.) Confirmation -- (information that confirms or verifies)

    Confirmation - Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"
  • Insider information1.) Insider information -- (important information about the plans or condition of a corporation that has not been released to the public; use for personal profit is illegal)

    Insider information - Important information about the plans or condition of a corporation that has not been released to the public; use for personal profit is illegal
  • Secret1.) Secret -- (something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on); "the combination to the safe was a Secret1.) Secret -- (something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on); "the combination to the safe was a secret"; "he tried to keep his drinking a secret")

    2.) Secret, arcanum -- (information known only to a special group; "the secret of Cajun cooking")

    Secret - Something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on); "the combination to the safe was a secret"; "he tried to keep his drinking a secret""; "he tried to keep his drinking a secret")

    2.) Secret, arcanum -- (information known only to a special group; "the secret of Cajun cooking")

    Secret, Arcanum1.) Secret, arcanum -- (information known only to a special group; "the secret of Cajun cooking")

    Arcanum - Something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on); "the combination to the safe was a secret"; "he tried to keep his drinking a secret"
  • Propaganda1.) Propaganda -- (information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause)

    Propaganda - Information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
  • Course of study1.) Course of study, program, programme, curriculum, syllabus -- (an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university")

    2.) Course, course of study, course of instruction, class -- (education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes")

    Course of study, Program1.) Program, programme -- (a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program")

    2.) Plan, program, programme -- (a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue")

    Program, Programme1.) Program, programme -- (an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event; "you can't tell the players without a program")

    2.) Course of study, program, programme, curriculum, syllabus -- (an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university")

    Programme, Curriculum1.) Course of study, program, programme, curriculum, syllabus -- (an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university")

    Curriculum, Syllabus1.) Course of study, program, programme, curriculum, syllabus -- (an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university")

    Syllabus - An integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university"
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  • Evidence1.) Evidence, grounds -- (your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling")

    2.) Evidence -- (an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear")

    Evidence - Your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling"
  • Readout1.) Readout, read-out -- (the output of a computer in readable form)

    2.) Readout, read-out -- (the information displayed or recorded on an electronic device)

    Readout, Read-out1.) Readout, read-out -- (the output of a computer in readable form)

    2.) Readout, read-out -- (the information displayed or recorded on an electronic device)

    Read-out - The output of a computer in readable form
  • Tabulation1.) Tabulation, tabular matter -- (information set out in tabular form)

    2.) Tabulation -- (the act of putting into tabular form; "the tabulation of the results")

    Tabulation, Tabular matter1.) Tabulation, tabular matter -- (information set out in tabular form)

    Tabular matter - Information set out in tabular form
  • Skinny1.) Skinny -- (confidential information about a topic or person; "he wanted the inside skinny on the new partner")

    1.) Scraggy, boney, scrawny, skinny, underweight, weedy -- (being very thin; "a child with skinny freckled legs"; "a long scrawny neck")

    Skinny - Confidential information about a topic or person; "he wanted the inside skinny on the new partner"
  • Report card1.) Report card, report -- (a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment; "his father signed his report card")

    Report card, Report1.) Report, study, written report -- (a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale")

    2.) Report, news report, story, account, write up -- (a short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious")

    Report - A written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment; "his father signed his report card"

Meaning 3 of Material
material equipment
  • Apparatus1.) Apparatus, setup -- (equipment designed to serve a specific function)

    2.) Apparatus -- ((anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; "the breathing apparatus")

    Apparatus, Setup1.) Apparatus, setup -- (equipment designed to serve a specific function)

    2.) Setup -- (the Way1.) Manner, mode, style, way, fashion -- (how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion")

    2.) Means, agency, way -- (how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success")

    Way - How something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion" something is organized or arranged; "it takes time to learn the setup around here")

    Setup - Equipment designed to serve a specific function
  • Automation1.) Automation, mechanization, mechanisation -- (the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware; "automation replaces human workers by machines")

    2.) Automation -- (the condition of being automatically operated or controlled; "automation increases productivity")

    Automation - The act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware; "automation replaces human workers by machines"
  • Cooling system1.) Cooling system, engine cooling system -- (equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine)

    2.) Cooling system, cooling -- (a mechanism for keeping something cool; "the cooling was overhead fans")

    Cooling system, Engine cooling system1.) Cooling system, engine cooling system -- (equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine)

    Engine cooling system - Equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine
  • Electrical system1.) Electrical system, electrical plant -- (utility that provides electricity)

    2.) Electrical system -- (equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio)

    Electrical system - Utility that provides electricity
  • Electronic equipment1.) Electronic equipment -- (equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor))

    Electronic equipment - Equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
  • Fuel system1.) Fuel system -- (equipment in a motor vehicle or aircraft that delivers fuel to the engine)

    Fuel system - Equipment in a motor vehicle or aircraft that delivers fuel to the engine
  • Game equipment1.) Game equipment -- (equipment or apparatus used in playing a game)

    Game equipment - Equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
  • Gear1.) Gear, gear wheel, geared wheel, cogwheel -- (a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion)

    2.) Gearing, gear, geartrain, power train, train -- (wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed; "the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain")

    Gear, Paraphernalia1.) Gear, paraphernalia, appurtenance -- (equipment consisting of miscellaneous Article1.) Article -- (nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication)

    2.) Article -- (one of a class of artifacts; "an article of clothing")

    Article - Nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publications needed for a particular operation or sport etc.)

    Paraphernalia, Appurtenance1.) Gear, paraphernalia, appurtenance -- (equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.)

    2.) Accessory, appurtenance, supplement, add-on -- (a supplementary component that improves capability)

    Appurtenance - A toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
  • Life-support system1.) Life-support system, life support -- (equipment that makes life Possible1.) Possible -- (something that can be done; "politics is the art of the possible")

    2.) Possible -- (an applicant who might be suitable)

    Possible - Something that can be done; "politics is the art of the possible" in otherwise deadly environmental conditions; "the astronauts relied on their life-support systems")

    2.) Life-support system, life support -- (medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive; "the patient is on life support")

    Life-support system, Life support1.) Life-support system, life support -- (equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions; "the astronauts relied on their life-support systems")

    2.) Life-support system, life support -- (medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive; "the patient is on life support")

    Life support - Equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions; "the astronauts relied on their life-support systems"
  • Life-support system1.) Life-support system, life support -- (equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions; "the astronauts relied on their life-support systems")

    2.) Life-support system, life support -- (medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive; "the patient is on life support")

    Life-support system, Life support1.) Life-support system, life support -- (equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions; "the astronauts relied on their life-support systems")

    2.) Life-support system, life support -- (medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive; "the patient is on life support")

    Life support - Equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions; "the astronauts relied on their life-support systems"
  • Materiel1.) Materiel, equipage -- (equipment and supplies of a military force)

    Materiel, Equipage1.) Materiel, equipage -- (equipment and supplies of a military force)

    2.) Carriage, equipage, rig -- (a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses)

    Equipage - Equipment and supplies of a military force
  • Naval equipment1.) Naval equipment -- (equipment for a navy)

    Naval equipment - Equipment for a navy
  • Photographic equipment1.) Photographic equipment -- (equipment used by a photographer)

    Photographic equipment - Equipment used by a photographer
  • Radiotherapy equipment1.) Radiotherapy equipment -- (equipment used to treat diseases with x-rays or radioactivity)

    Radiotherapy equipment - Equipment used to treat diseases with x-rays or radioactivity
  • Recorder1.) Recorder, recording equipment, recording machine -- (equipment for making records)

    2.) Registrar, record-keeper, recorder -- (someone responsible for keeping records)

    Recorder, Recording equipment1.) Recorder, recording equipment, recording machine -- (equipment for making records)

    Recording equipment, Recording machine1.) Recorder, recording equipment, recording machine -- (equipment for making records)

    Recording machine - Equipment for making records
  • Rescue equipment1.) Rescue equipment -- (equipment used to rescue passengers in case of emergency)

    Rescue equipment - Equipment used to rescue passengers in case of emergency
  • Robotics equipment1.) Robotics equipment -- (equipment used in robotics)

    Robotics equipment - Equipment used in robotics
  • Satellite1.) Satellite, artificial satellite, orbiter -- (man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon)

    2.) Satellite, planet -- (a person who follows or serves another)

    Satellite, Artificial satellite1.) Satellite, artificial satellite, orbiter -- (man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon)

    Artificial satellite, Orbiter1.) Satellite, artificial satellite, orbiter -- (man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon)

    Orbiter - Man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
  • Sports equipment1.) Sports equipment -- (equipment needed to participate in a particular sport)

    Sports equipment - Equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
  • Stock-in-trade1.) Stock-in-trade -- (any equipment constantly used as part of a profession or occupation; "friendliness is the salesman's stock in trade")

    Stock-in-trade - Any equipment constantly used as part of a profession or occupation; "friendliness is the salesman's stock in trade"
  • Teaching aid1.) Teaching aid -- (materials and equipment used in teaching)

    Teaching aid - Materials and equipment used in teaching
  • Test equipment1.) Test equipment -- (equipment required to perform a test)

    Test equipment - Equipment required to perform a test

Meaning 4 of Material
fabric, cloth, material, textile artifact, artefact
  • Facility1.) Facility, installation -- (a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the assembly plant is an enormous facility")

    2.) Adeptness, adroitness, deftness, facility, quickness -- (skillful performance or ability without difficulty; "his quick adeptness was a product of good design"; "he was famous for his facility as an archer")

    Facility - A building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the assembly plant is an enormous facility"
  • Americana1.) Americana -- (any artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of America)

    Americana - Any artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of America
  • Anachronism1.) Anachronism, mistiming, misdating -- (something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred)

    2.) Anachronism -- (an artifact that belongs to another time)

    Anachronism - Something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
  • Antiquity1.) Antiquity -- (the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe)

    2.) Ancientness, antiquity -- (extreme oldness)

    Antiquity - The historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
  • Button1.) Button -- (a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes)

    2.) Push button, push, button -- (an electrical switch operated by pressing; "the elevator was operated by push buttons"; "the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk")

    Button - A round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
  • Commodity1.) Commodity, trade good, good -- (articles of commerce)

    Commodity, Trade good1.) Commodity, trade good, good -- (articles of commerce)

    Trade good, Good1.) Good -- (benefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?")

    2.) Good, goodness -- (moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people")

    Good - Articles of commerce
  • Cone1.) Cone -- (any cone-shaped artifact)

    2.) Cone, conoid, cone shape -- (a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point)

    Cone - Any cone-shaped artifact
  • Covering1.) Covering, natural covering, cover -- (a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover")

    2.) Covering -- (an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it))

    Covering - A natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"
  • Creation1.) Creation, creative activity -- (the human act of creating)

    2.) Creation -- (an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone)

    Creation - The human act of creating
  • Decker1.) Dekker, Decker, Thomas Dekker, Thomas Decker -- (English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632))

    2.) Decker -- ((often used in combinations) something constructed with multiple levels; "they rode in a double-decker bus")

    Decker - English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632)
  • Decoration1.) Decoration, ornament, ornamentation -- (something used to beautify)

    2.) Decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon -- (an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event)

    Decoration, Ornament1.) Decoration, ornament, ornamentation -- (something used to beautify)

    1.) Decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify -- (make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day")

    Ornament, Ornamentation1.) Ornamentation -- (the state of being ornamented)

    2.) Decoration, ornament, ornamentation -- (something used to beautify)

    Ornamentation - Something used to beautify
  • Electroplate1.) Electroplate -- (any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis)

    1.) Electroplate -- (coat with metal by electrolysis; "electroplate the watch")

    Electroplate - Any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis
  • Enclosure1.) Enclosure -- (artifact consisting of a space that has been enclosed for some purpose)

    2.) Enclosure, enclosing, envelopment, inclosure -- (the act of enclosing something inside something else)

    Enclosure - Artifact consisting of a space that has been enclosed for some purpose
  • Excavation1.) Excavation, digging, dig -- (the act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton")

    2.) Dig, excavation, archeological site -- (the site of an archeological exploration; "they set up camp next to the dig")

    Excavation - The act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"
  • Extra1.) Supernumerary, spear carrier, extra -- (a minor actor in crowd scenes)

    2.) Extra -- (an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis))

    Extra, Duplicate1.) Extra, duplicate -- (something additional of the same kind; "he always carried extras in case of an emergency")

    2.) Duplicate, duplication -- (a copy that corresponds to an original exactly; "he made a duplicate for the files")

    Duplicate - A minor actor in crowd scenes
  • Fabric1.) Fabric, cloth, material, textile -- (artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress")

    2.) Framework, fabric -- (the underlying structure; "restoring the framework of the bombed building"; "it is part of the fabric of society")

    Fabric, Cloth1.) Fabric, cloth, material, textile -- (artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress")

    Cloth, Material1.) Material, stuff -- (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread")

    2.) Material -- (information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form; "the archives provided rich material for a definitive biography")

    Material, Textile1.) Fabric, cloth, material, textile -- (artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress")

    1.) Textile -- (of or relating to fabrics or fabric making; "textile research")

    Textile - Artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"
  • Facility1.) Facility, installation -- (a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the assembly plant is an enormous facility")

    2.) Adeptness, adroitness, deftness, facility, quickness -- (skillful performance or ability without difficulty; "his quick adeptness was a product of good design"; "he was famous for his facility as an archer")

    Facility, Installation1.) Installation, installing, installment, instalment -- (the act of installing something (as equipment); "the telephone installation took only a few minutes")

    2.) Facility, installation -- (a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the assembly plant is an enormous facility")

    Installation - A building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the assembly plant is an enormous facility"
  • Fixture1.) Fixture -- (a object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household))

    2.) Regular, habitue, fixture -- (a regular patron; "an habitue of the racetrack"; "a bum who is a Central Park fixture")

    Fixture - A object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
  • Float1.) Float -- (the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment)

    2.) Float -- (the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public)

    Float - The time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
  • Insert1.) Insert -- (a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication)

    2.) Insert, inset -- (an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted)

    Insert, Inset1.) Inset -- (a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one)

    2.) Insert, inset -- (an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted)

    Inset - A folded section placed between the leaves of another publication
  • Instrumentality1.) Instrumentality -- (a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose; "are the judicial instrumentalities of local governments adequate?"; "he studied the French instrumentalities for law enforcement")

    2.) Instrumentality -- (the quality of being instrumental for some purpose)

    Instrumentality, Instrumentation1.) Instrumentality, instrumentation -- (an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end)

    2.) Instrumentation -- (the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation)

    Instrumentation - A subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose; "are the judicial instrumentalities of local governments adequate?"; "he studied the French instrumentalities for law enforcement"
  • Lemon1.) Lemon -- (yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh)

    2.) Gamboge, lemon, lemon yellow, maize -- (a strong yellow color)

    Lemon, Stinker1.) Rotter, dirty dog, rat, skunk, stinker, stinkpot, bum, puke, crumb, lowlife, scum bag, so-and-so, git -- (a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git'")

    2.) Stinker -- (anything that gives off an offensive odor (especially a cheap cigar))

    Stinker - Yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
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  • Marker1.) Marker -- (some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something; "the buoys were markers for the channel")

    2.) Marker, marking, mark -- (a distinguishing symbol; "the owner's mark was on all the sheep")

    Marker - Some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something; "the buoys were markers for the channel"
  • Mystification1.) Bewilderment, obfuscation, puzzlement, befuddlement, mystification, bafflement, bemusement -- (confusion resulting from failure to understand)

    2.) Mystification -- (something designed to mystify or bewilder)

    Mystification - Confusion resulting from failure to understand
  • Opening1.) Opening, gap -- (an open or empty space in or between things; "there was a small opening between the trees"; "the explosion made a gap in the wall")

    2.) Opening -- (a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise)

    Opening - An open or empty space in or between things; "there was a small opening between the trees"; "the explosion made a gap in the wall"
  • Padding1.) Padding, cushioning -- (artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort)

    1.) Embroider, pad, lard, embellish, aggrandize, aggrandise, blow up, dramatize, dramatise -- (add details to)

    Padding, Cushioning1.) Padding, cushioning -- (artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort)

    1.) Cushion, buffer, soften -- (protect from impact; "cushion the blow")

    Cushioning - Artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
  • Plaything1.) Plaything, toy -- (an artifact designed to be played with)

    Plaything, Toy1.) Plaything, toy -- (an artifact designed to be played with)

    2.) Toy -- (a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier); "a toy stove")

    Toy - An artifact designed to be played with
  • Ready-made1.) Ready-made -- (a manufactured artifact (as a garment or piece of furniture) that is made in advance and available for purchase; "their apartment was furnished with ready-mades")

    1.) Ready-made -- (made for purchase and immediate use)

    Ready-made - A manufactured artifact (as a garment or piece of furniture) that is made in advance and available for purchase; "their apartment was furnished with ready-mades"
  • Restoration1.) Restoration -- (the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685)

    2.) Restoration -- (the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state)

    Restoration - The reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
  • Sheet1.) Sheet -- (any broad thin expanse or surface; "a sheet of ice")

    2.) Sheet, piece of paper, sheet of paper -- (used for writing or printing)

    Sheet, Flat solid1.) Sheet, flat solid -- (a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width)

    Flat solid - Any broad thin expanse or surface; "a sheet of ice"
  • Sphere1.) Sphere, domain, area, orbit, field, arena -- (a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit")

    2.) Sphere -- (any spherically shaped artifact)

    Sphere - A particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit"
  • Square1.) Square, foursquare -- ((geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon; "you can compute the area of a square if you know the length of its sides")

    2.) Square, second power -- (the product of two equal terms; "nine is the second power of three"; "gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance")

    Square - (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon; "you can compute the area of a square if you know the length of its sides"
  • Squeaker1.) Squeaker -- (any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used; "those sneakers are squeakers"; "which hinge is the squeaker?")

    2.) Close call, close shave, squeak, squeaker, narrow escape -- (something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin)

    Squeaker - Any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used; "those sneakers are squeakers"; "which hinge is the squeaker?"
  • Strip1.) Strip -- (a relatively long narrow piece of something; "he felt a flat strip of muscle")

    2.) Strip, slip -- (artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material)

    Strip, Slip1.) Faux pas, gaffe, solecism, slip, gaucherie -- (a socially awkward or tactless act)

    2.) Slip, slip-up, miscue, parapraxis -- (a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.)

    Slip - A relatively long narrow piece of something; "he felt a flat strip of muscle"
  • Structure1.) Structure, construction -- (a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons")

    2.) Structure -- (the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts; "artists must study the structure of the human body"; "the structure of the benzene molecule")

    Structure, Construction1.) Construction, building -- (the act of constructing something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats")

    2.) Construction, building -- (the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones; "their main business is home construction"; "workers in the building trades")

    Construction - A thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
  • Track1.) Path, track, course -- (a line or route along which something travels or moves; "the hurricane demolished houses in its path"; "the track of an animal"; "the course of the river")

    2.) Lead, track, trail -- (evidence pointing to a possible solution; "the police are following a promising lead"; "the trail led straight to the perpetrator")

    Track - A line or route along which something travels or moves; "the hurricane demolished houses in its path"; "the track of an animal"; "the course of the river"
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  • Building material1.) Building material -- (material used for constructing buildings)

    Building material - Material used for constructing buildings
  • Paving material1.) Paving material -- (material used for pavement)

    Paving material - Material used for pavement

Meaning 5 of Material
material applicant, applier
  • Aspirant1.) Aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee -- (an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes")

    1.) Aspirant, aspiring, wishful -- (desiring or striving for recognition or advancement)

    Aspirant, Aspirer1.) Aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee -- (an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes")

    Aspirer, Hopeful1.) Aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee -- (an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes")

    1.) Hopeful -- (having or manifesting or inspiring hope; "a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets"; "found a hopeful way of attacking the problem")

    Hopeful, Wannabe1.) Aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee -- (an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes")

    Wannabe, Wannabee1.) Aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee -- (an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes")

    Wannabee - An ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"
  • Bidder1.) Bidder -- (someone who makes an offer)

    2.) Bidder -- (someone who makes a bid at cards)

    Bidder - Someone who makes an offer
  • Claimant1.) Claimant -- (someone who claims a benefit or right or title; "claimants of unemployment compensation"; "he was a claimant to the throne")

    Claimant - Someone who claims a benefit or right or title; "claimants of unemployment compensation"; "he was a claimant to the throne"
  • Job candidate1.) Job candidate -- (an applicant who is being considered for a job)

    Job candidate - An applicant who is being considered for a job
  • Petitioner1.) Petitioner, suppliant, supplicant, requester -- (one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors")

    2.) Suer, petitioner -- (someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right)

    Petitioner, Suppliant1.) Petitioner, suppliant, supplicant, requester -- (one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors")

    1.) Suppliant, supplicant, supplicatory -- (humbly entreating; "a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness")

    Suppliant, Supplicant1.) Prayer, supplicant -- (someone who prays to God)

    2.) Petitioner, suppliant, supplicant, requester -- (one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors")

    Supplicant, Requester1.) Petitioner, suppliant, supplicant, requester -- (one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors")

    Requester - One praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors"
  • Probable1.) Probable -- (an applicant likely to be chosen)

    1.) Probable, likely -- (likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss")

    Probable - An applicant likely to be chosen
  • Submitter1.) Submitter -- (someone who yields to the will of another person or force)

    2.) Submitter -- (someone who submits something (as an application for a job or a manuscript for publication etc.) for the judgment of others; "he was a prolific submitter of proposals")

    Submitter - Someone who yields to the will of another person or force

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