Definitions for Mater
ˈmeɪ tərmater

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 4 votes

1. maternoun

   an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously

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1. mater

   "Mater" is a Latin term that translates to "mother" in English. It is often used in various contexts such as in academia, where "Alma Mater" refers to a school, college, or university that one formerly attended. The term can also be used in biology, referring to the "mater cells" providing the source or origin of other cells. The usage and interpretation of "mater" largely depend on its context.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.7 / 3 votes

1. Maternoun

   see Alma mater, Dura mater, and Pia mater

2. Etymology: [L., mother. See Mother.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Mater

   Tow Mater, or simply Mater, is a character in the 2006 animated Pixar film Cars and its sequel as well as the spin-off series Mater's Tall Tales. He is voiced by Larry the Cable Guy and inspired by a 1951 International Harvester tow truck. Originally portrayed as a sidekick and friend to the film's protagonist, Lightning McQueen, he was featured in Cars Toons: Mater's Tall Tales and in other media related to Cars.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mater

   mā′tėr, n. a mother: one of the two membranes of the brain, outer and inner, separated by the arachnoid—the dura mater, or dura, and pia mater, or pia.—Mā′ter dolorō′sa, the Virgin Mary represented as the sorrowing mother; Māterfamil′ias, the mother of a family. [L.,—Gr. mētēr.]

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MATER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mater is ranked #49723 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Mater surname appeared 422 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Mater.
   
   89.1% or 376 total occurrences were White.
   3.3% or 14 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.6% or 11 total occurrences were Black.
   2.6% or 11 total occurrences were Asian.

Matched Categories

1. • Mother

Anagrams for Mater »

1. ramet

2. metra

3. terma

4. trema

5. tamer

6. trame

7. merat

8. armet

How to pronounce Mater?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Mater in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Mater in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Mater in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Mater in a Sentence

1. Og Mandino:

   Every memorable act in the history of the world is a triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it because it gives any challenge or any occupation, no mater how frightening or difficult, a new meaning. Without enthusiasm you are doomed to a life of mediocrity but with it you can accomplish miracles.

2. Deion Sanders:

   Jackson State Tigers won its first Southwestern Athletic Conference title since 2007. Hunter was expected to sign with Florida State, Sanders ’ alma mater. He gave a non-binding verbal commitment back in March and was considered to be a key player during this year’s recruiting class. The Seminoles have n’t won a national championship since 2013, and The Seminoles have four straight losing seasons under two different head coaches. Jackson State Tigers head coach Deion Sanders speaks with Jackson Deion Sanders( 2) during the Orange Blossom Classic game between the Florida A and M Rattlers and the Jackson State Tigers Sept. 5, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. ( Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP ‘ We’re going to shock the country.

3. nojoe:

   the way they make you fell does not mater

4. Rebekah Gregory:

   I don't believe that there will ever be justice brought to this, no mater if he does get the death penalty or he remains in prison for the rest of his life, i do believe, however, that he should be held accountable for his actions. And I'm very thankful for each of the jury members that are making him do that.

5. Kevin Stitt:

   He hit the ground running, working to deliver efficiencies in order to keep tuition flat for students and casting vision to grow OUs graduate research programs, galloglys love for his alma mater is evident, and I appreciate the time he gave to strengthen the foundation of this important university.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Mater
2. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mater
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Mater
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Mater
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html