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materiel

 

[ mษ™หˆtษชr.i.ษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military usage

Materiel refers to the equipment and supplies used by armed forces in military operations. It includes vehicles, weapons, munitions, and other logistical supports necessary for combat readiness.

Synonyms

equipment, logistics, supplies

Examples of usage

  • The army received a large shipment of materiel for the upcoming exercise.
  • Proper management of materiel is crucial during wartime.
  • Logistics teams are responsible for distributing materiel to the front lines.
Context #2 | Noun

general usage

In a broader sense, materiel can refer to materials or items necessary for any operation, including non-military contexts. It encompasses all physical goods required to execute a specific task.

Synonyms

materials, provisions, supplies

Examples of usage

  • The project manager ordered the necessary materiel for the construction site.
  • We need to gather all the materiel before starting the art project.
  • The workshop provided the necessary materiel for the crafts.

Translations

Translations of the word "materiel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น material

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเค—เฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Material

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ material

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั‚ะตั€ั–ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ materiaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท matรฉriel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ material

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท malzeme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์žฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ materiรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ materiรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ material

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ efni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั‚ะตั€ะธะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ material

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ material

Etymology

The term 'materiel' is derived from the French word of the same spelling, which translates to 'material' in English. The usage in a military context became more prevalent during the 19th century, distinguishing equipment and supplies vital for military operations from general materials. The term emphasizes the importance of logistics and support systems in warfare and has since been adopted in various fields beyond the military, highlighting the necessity of having the right resources to accomplish specific goals. Materiel reflects a broader concept of materials needed for any organized activity, indicating its versatility and critical role in operational success.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,359, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.