prematerial

ma·te·ri·al

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Definitions of prematerial word

noun prematerial the substance or substances of which a thing is made or composed: Stone is a durable material. 1
noun prematerial anything that serves as crude or raw matter to be used or developed: Wood pulp is the raw material from which paper is made. 1
noun prematerial any constituent element. 1
noun prematerial a textile fabric: material for a dress. 1
noun prematerial a group of ideas, facts, data, etc., that may provide the basis for or be incorporated into some integrated work: to gather material for a history of North Carolina; to write material for a comedy show. 1
noun prematerial materials, the articles or apparatus needed to make or do something: writing materials. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Late Latin māteriālis of, belonging to matter. See matter, -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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