1. things that are not physical or tangible; intangible items or substances
Usage: plural form; often used in academic, business, or technical contexts

Examples

• The company's assets include both materials and nonmaterials such as patents and trademarks.
• In accounting, nonmaterials like goodwill and intellectual property must be carefully valued.
• The museum's collection consists of both physical artifacts and nonmaterials including digital records.
• Nonmaterials such as knowledge and experience are increasingly important in modern economies.
• The contract addressed both materials and nonmaterials provided by the vendor.