immaterial

Etymology

From Middle English inmateriall, from Medieval Latin immāteriālis.

adj

  1. Having no matter or substance.
    Because ghosts are immaterial, they can pass through walls.
  2. (figurative) So insubstantial as to be irrelevant.
    Objection, Your Honour! The defendant's criminal record is immaterial to this case.

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