Not consisting of matter; not material.
Without special significance or importance; of no essential consequence; unimportant.
Specifically, in law:
Not relevant; having no bearing on the question: as, immaterial evidence.
Not absolutely essential to constitute the cause of action or defense: as, an immaterial averment (a statement of unnecessary particulars).
Synonyms Unessential, non-essential, insignificant.
noun.
Something not material.