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nonmaterial

/ˌnɑːnməˈtɪəriəl/
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• adjective

1

Not composed of physical matter; spiritual, intellectual, or cultural rather than physical or tangible.

Example

"Sociologists study how nonmaterial culture, such as shared norms, values, and beliefs, shapes human behavior."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'immaterial' can mean either 'incorporeal' or 'irrelevant', 'nonmaterial' is used strictly to describe things that are not composed of physical matter (such as cultural values, ideas, or spiritual beliefs), without implying that they are unimportant.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonmaterial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonmaterial
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