materiality
noun
ma·te·ri·al·i·ty
mə-ˌtir-ē-ˈa-lə-tē 
plural materialities
1
: the quality or state of being material
2
: something that is material
Examples of materiality in a Sentence
preferred a single materiality to a slew of hypotheticals
the materiality of that fact is not in dispute
Recent Examples on the Web
From an emphasis on materiality and simple forms to components that create symmetry, contrast, and clean, uncluttered lines, the stylistic overlap between the two has led select designers and brands to tap into the ancient practice of origami.
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2024
The former focuses on man and nature (namely Navajos and Churro sheep); the latter, an ontological turn from Diné materiality toward Western enlightenment’s supercilious man-versus-nature divide.
—Petala Ironcloud, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.
—Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Chief among them is whether to use single materiality (which focuses on shareholder value) or double materiality (which includes societal impact).
—Robert G. Eccles, Harvard Business Review, 1 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2024
The former focuses on man and nature (namely Navajos and Churro sheep); the latter, an ontological turn from Diné materiality toward Western enlightenment’s supercilious man-versus-nature divide.
—Petala Ironcloud, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Centrally, by having a coltan miner as the protagonist, the film links futurity with materiality and labor.
—Ruby Thélot, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Chief among them is whether to use single materiality (which focuses on shareholder value) or double materiality (which includes societal impact).
—Robert G. Eccles, Harvard Business Review, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Materiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materiality. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.
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