CEFR C1

immaterial

adjective

Meaning

Of no real importance or relevance; insignificant.

Examples

The exact cost of the project was immaterial compared to the potential benefits.
Her past mistakes were deemed immaterial to her current job application.

Synonyms: irrelevant, unimportant, insignificant, trifling

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immaterial (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

Definition

Of no real importance or relevance; insignificant.

Examples

The exact cost of the project was immaterial compared to the potential benefits.
Her past mistakes were deemed immaterial to her current job application.
Whether it rains or not is immaterial; we're having the picnic indoors anyway.

How to Use immaterial

immaterial to (prepositional phrase): Not relevant or important to a specific person or situation. — "His opinion was immaterial to the final decision of the committee."

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