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something immaterial
[ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪˈmətɪriəl]
noun phrase
algo imaterial
1.
Something that has no physical form or substance; something non-physical or intangible
Love is something immaterial that connects people deeply.
O amor é algo imaterial que conecta as pessoas profundamente.
2.
Something that is not relevant or important to a particular matter
Whether he attended the meeting is something immaterial to the final decision.
Se ele compareceu à reunião é algo irrelevante para a decisão final.
Synonyms
intangible
abstract
non-physical
irrelevant
insignificant
Antonyms
something material
something tangible
something physical
relevant
important
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
algo imaterial
Standard usage for intangible or non-physical concepts
São Paulo
algo imaterial
Common in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
algo imaterial
Standard usage, also uses 'irrelevante' when meaning unimportant
Related Idioms & Phrases
a matter of the spirit
beyond the material realm
neither here nor there (when meaning irrelevant)
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