"nonmaterial" meaning in All languages combined

See nonmaterial on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: non-material [alternative]
Etymology: From non- + material. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|material}} non- + material Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nonmaterial (not comparable)
  1. Not material; apart from matter Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: nonmaterial culture Related terms: immaterial

Alternative forms

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