material qualities
noun phraseUK /məˈtɪəriəl ˈkwɒlɪtiz/
US /məˈtɪriəl ˈkwɑlɪtiz/
The way something feels or looks, like soft, hard, shiny, or rough.
The teacher asked us to describe the material qualities of the fabric, like whether it was smooth or scratchy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The traits of a substance that you can notice with your senses.
Cotton and wool have different material qualities, so they feel different when you touch them.
3. The features of a thing that show what it is made of.
The material qualities of the wooden chair included its grain and its weight.
4. The look and feel of a material used in art or building.
The artist chose clay for its material qualities, like how easily it can be shaped.