non·ma·te·ri·al

[non-muh-teer-ee-uhl]
adjective
1.
not material or composed of matter.
2.
not involving, seeking, or primarily concerned with riches or material things; involving or concerned with the spiritual, intellectual, or cultural aspects of life.
3.
of or pertaining to the spirit or soul; spiritual: to minister to a person's nonmaterial needs.

Origin:
1935–40; non- + material

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nonmaterial

adjective
not consisting of matter; "immaterial apparitions"; "ghosts and other immaterial entities" [syn: immaterial] [ant: material
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Example sentences
We noted the following nonmaterial but reportable matters.
The audit committee should inquire as to both material and nonmaterial
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They should inquire as to both material and nonmaterial differences.
Many of these things can not only be expressed in nonmaterial terms, they can
  be acquired by nonmaterial means.
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