imaterial

[i.ma.te.ri.ˈal]

adjectivepl: imateriais

immaterial

1. Not composed of matter; lacking physical substance or form

The soul is considered an immaterial entity by many religions.

A alma é considerada uma entidade imaterial por muitas religiões.

2. Not important or relevant; insignificant

Whether he attended the meeting is immaterial to the final decision.

Se ele compareceu à reunião é imaterial para a decisão final.

3. Lacking substance or importance; trivial

These immaterial concerns should not distract us from our main goal.

Essas preocupações imateriais não devem nos distrair de nosso objetivo principal.

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General Brazilian

imaterial

Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

imaterial

Standard usage; more commonly used in formal/legal contexts

ser imaterial a alguém - to be immaterial/irrelevant to someone

questões imateriais - immaterial matters

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