1. not important or relevant to a particular matter
2. not consisting of physical matter; spiritual or incorporeal
Usage: philosophical; religious contexts

Examples

• The color of the car is immaterial to its performance.
• Whether he arrives at 3:00 or 3:15 is immaterial to our plans.
• The judge ruled that the witness’s personal opinion was immaterial to the case.
• Many religions teach that the soul is immaterial and eternal.
• The philosopher argued that consciousness is immaterial and cannot be reduced to brain activity.
• Her past mistakes are immaterial now that she has proven herself.
• The cost difference is immaterial compared to the quality improvement.