The conversion of something into a physical form / (physics) The conversion of energy into mass

plural of materialization

Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns. / (philosophy) The philosophical belief that nothing exists beyond what is physical.

Having to do with matter; consisting of matter. / Worldly, as opposed to spiritual. / (law, accounting) Significant.

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something. / Text written for a specific purpose. / A sample or specimens for study. / Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.

(obsolete, transitive) To form from matter; to materialize.

plural of material

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of material

In a material manner; with regard to physical things or characteristics. / To a significant degree.

(transitive) To cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear. / (intransitive) To take physical form, to appear seemingly from nowhere.