All 4 Uses
immaterial
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
(Edited)
- "True," said Monte Cristo, "the loss of a sum of money becomes almost immaterial with a fortune such as you possess, and to one of your philosophic spirit."
Chpt 59-60 *immaterial = unimportant
- But now we are alone,—although it is immaterial to me,—where are we going?
Chpt 85-86
- "It is quite immaterial to me," said Monte Cristo, "and it was very unnecessary to disturb me at the opera for such a trifle."
Chpt 87-88
- I rely much on external impressions; perhaps, with regard to you, they are immaterial, but I should be no artist if I had not some fancies.
Chpt 95-96
Definitions:
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(1)
(immaterial as in: immaterial to the problem at hand) not important, or not relevant to the matter at hand"Immaterial" is a commonly heard objection to introducing evidence or an argument in court.
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) not having physical substance