material - noun

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

things needed for doing or making something

a person judged suitable for admission or employment

material - adjective

• derived from or composed of matter
• directly relevant to a matter especially a law case
• having material or physical form or substance
• having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
• concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
• concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being

material - thesaurus

cloth   corporeal   fabric   real   stuff   substantial   textile