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immaterial thing

[/ɪməˈtɪəriəl θɪŋ/]
nounpl: immaterial things
coisa imaterial
1. Something that lacks physical substance or form; an intangible entity or concept
Love is an immaterial thing that cannot be touched or seen.
O amor é uma coisa imaterial que não pode ser tocada ou vista.
2. Something that is not important or relevant; of no significance
Whether he attended or not is an immaterial thing to the outcome.
Se ele participou ou não é uma coisa imaterial para o resultado.
Synonyms
intangible thingnon-physical entityabstract conceptincorporeal thingirrelevant matter
Antonyms
material thingtangible objectphysical entityconcrete thing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coisa imaterial
Standard usage in everyday and formal contexts
São Paulo
coisa imaterial
Formal and academic usage
Portugal
coisa imaterial
Standard Portuguese usage, formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

matters of the spirit
beyond the material world
intangible assets
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