Synonym Dictionary

An emphasis on possessions and physical comfort; in philosophy, the view that reality is fundamentally material.

To become real or take definite form.

To make something less pure by mixing in another substance.

Sharply critical or sarcastic; literally, able to burn or corrode.

A collection assembled from several separate sources or pieces.

An emphasis on acquiring and consuming goods; also advocacy for consumers' interests.

To work out the meaning of coded, unclear, or difficult material.

Irrelevant or not essential to the matter at hand.

Directly relevant to the matter being discussed.

Rudely disrespectful; sometimes, irrelevant to the matter.

Of little importance or significance.

Too small or unimportant to have much effect in the situation.

Not connected with or useful to the matter being considered.

Improvised to meet an immediate need until a better solution is available.

Relevant to the subject or situation.

A useful or meaningful connection with the matter under consideration.

Directly connected with or useful to the matter being considered.

Capable of being touched or clearly demonstrated.

To make a written copy of speech or other material.

To happen, or to become known after having been unclear.

Not mixed with unwanted material; also complete or unqualified.