material, materials 1. Woven flat cloth or fabric. 2. A substance used to make things. 3. Information; such as, facts, notes, and research used in the making of a book, movie, or other creative work. 4. Someone regarded in terms of his or her suitability to perform a particular job or task. 5. The tools and other things needed to perform a part... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/4294/