"unmaterial" meaning in All languages combined

See unmaterial on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more unmaterial [comparative], most unmaterial [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + material. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|material}} un- + material Head templates: {{en-adj}} unmaterial (comparative more unmaterial, superlative most unmaterial)
  1. Not material; lacking tangible physical form.
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