This data is immaterial to the argument.
Source: tatoeba (60888)
Immaterial
/ˌɪ.məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/
Synonyms for "immaterial" (187 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (38)
Adjective(3 words)
adriftaerialairyapparitionalasomatousastralback burnerback-burnerbeside the markbeside the pointbeside the questionbodilesscelestialdecarnatedecarnateddinkydiscarnatedisembodieddispensableephemeral
Noun(3 words)
be irrelevantcompletely unrelated topicentidade abstrata
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (56)
imaginaryimpalpableimpertinentimponderableinadmissibleinapplicableinappositeinappreciableinappropriateincidentalinconsequentinconsequentialinconsiderableincorporateincorporealinessentialinferiorinsensibleinsignificantinsubstantial
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Adjective(20 words)
impertinentincorporealindifferentintangibleintangible ideairrelevantirrelevant datairrelevant detailirrelevant factirrelevant fieldirrelevant issueirrelevant materialirrelevant materialsirrelevant moduleirrelevant remarkirrelevant subjectirrelevant taskirrelevant topicsmatterlessmatterless environment
Noun(6 words)
Related words (93)
Noun(11 words)
most insignificantmost nonphysicalnon physical science unitnonissuenonphysical changenonphysics contentnot applicablenot of consequencespiritualsunrelated incidentunrelated note
negligiblenihil ad remnonessentialnonmaterialnonphysicalnonsubstantialnot at issuenot realnot vitalnugatoryoccultoff the subjectotherworldlyout-of-the-wayparentheticparentheticalpetitpettyphantompoint
Adjective(32 words)
negligible itemnon physics relatednonessentialnonmaterialnonmaterial culturenonmaterial itemsnonphysicalnonphysical assetnonphysical chemistrynonphysical conceptnonphysical eventnonphysical objectsnonphysical processnonphysical quantitynonphysical thingnonphysical worldorthogonalspiritual beingungrounded claimunimportant person
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unnecessaryunphysicalunrelatedunrelated activityunrelated contentsunrelated cultureunrelated detailunrelated history projectunrelated ideasunrelated subjectunrelated to physicsunrelated topics
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abstract, abstract entity, adrift, aerial, airy.
- Sentence evidence is available for immaterial, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "immaterial".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "immaterial"
Keep "immaterial" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "immaterial" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "immaterial", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "immaterial" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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9 entriesCollocations
11 entriesimmaterial conceptimmaterial detailimmaterial evidenceimmaterial factimmaterial factorimmaterial ideaimmaterial matterimmaterial pointimmaterial propertyimmaterial realmimmaterial value
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
9 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
13 entriesSample sentences
17 total sentences available.
An idea is an immaterial model of a real or a supposed element of reality. An idea is a fragment of our thoughts. When we think something, that single thought is an idea. Ideas are the atoms of the thoughts, and thoughts are a combination of ideas.
Source: tatoeba (1228287)
Is it an animal? Is it a plant? Is it a mineral? Is it a thing? Is it something immaterial?
Source: tatoeba (2831179)
We are always getting away from the present moment. Our mental existences, which are immaterial and have no dimensions, are passing along the Time-Dimension with a uniform velocity from the cradle to the grave.
Source: tatoeba (3719374)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "immaterial"?
Closest matches include abstract, abstract entity, adrift, aerial, airy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "immaterial"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.