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noun
The conversion of something into a physical form.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The conversion of energy into mass.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The creation of a temporary table containing the results of a database query.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, databases, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
something that comes into existence as a result
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: offspring, materialisation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
noun
an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: materialisation, manifestation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: appearance
noun
the process of coming into being; becoming reality
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: materialisation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: natural process, natural action, action, activity
History
From material + -ization and materialize + -ation.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
