What part of speech is the word material?

The word "material" can be several parts of speech, depending on its use in a sentence:

* Noun: Refers to the physical substance that something is made of.

* Example: "The dress was made of silk material."

* Adjective: Describes something as being relevant or important.

* Example: "The witness provided material evidence."

* Verb: Means to provide materials for something. (This is a less common usage.)

* Example: "The company will material the project."

To determine the part of speech, you need to consider the context of the sentence.