(adj.) Formed or consisting of matter.
(n.) The substance or matter from which something is or can be made, or also items needed for doing or creating something.
Etymology (EN): From L.L. materialis (adj.) “of or belonging to matter,” from L. materia, → matter, + → -al.
Etymology (PE): Mâdig, from mâd, mâddé, → matter, + -ig, → -ic.