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Material vs. Materiel
Material
/məˈtɪriəl/Examples:
I rented it and moved in with my instruments and materials.It gives material for very instructive conclusions."To supply the missing background, editors usually bound in explanatory material.
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This word has no antonymsMateriel
/məˌtɪərɪˈɛl/Examples:
The regiment received new materiel ahead of the maneuver.Government contracts ensure constant supply of military materiel.The company's profits soared due to increased materiel demand.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Material and materiel may look similar, but they are used in different contexts.
- Think of material as what you need to make something, whether it's a dress or a building.
- Materiel often relates to military or logistical supplies, not everyday items.
- Remember, material with an a is more general and can apply to almost anything you can touch or use.
- The word materiel is specific and specialized, often appearing in military contexts.
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