immaterialism
- noun
- /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/
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inmaterialismo
- Many people argue that his views on life reflect a deep sense of immaterialism, suggesting that material possessions do not matter.
Examples
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In discussions about values, she often emphasizes her immaterialism, insisting that love and relationships are more important than wealth.
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His philosophy encapsulates immaterialism, as he believes that true happiness comes from within rather than from external possessions.
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Of course, the fact that representational unity is conferred in the act of perception does not entail immaterialism.
Academic text (1998)
Synonyms
Not important to the subject or discussion
How Important
Surface Forms
Morphology
immaterialism = immaterial (semi-transparent) = im + material + ism
Formed by adding '-ism' to 'immaterial', but the adjective's sense 'not important' is a figurative shift from literal 'not material', so the derived noun is not fully predictable for learners.
Etymology
Immaterialism comes from the parts im- ('not') and material (the same root as the everyday word matter) plus -ism ('belief' or 'system'). So, in normal use immaterialism means treating something as 'not matter' or unimportant.