1. not consisting of or relating to physical matter; not physical or tangible
2. not important or relevant to a particular matter

Examples

• The philosopher argued that consciousness is nonmaterial in nature.
• Love and friendship are nonmaterial aspects of human experience.
• The court ruled that the witness’s personal opinions were nonmaterial to the case.
• She focused on nonmaterial rewards like recognition and personal satisfaction.
• The company’s nonmaterial assets include its brand reputation and customer loyalty.
• His religious beliefs emphasized nonmaterial values over worldly possessions.