materially
Americanadverb
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to an important degree; considerably.
Their endorsement didn't help materially.
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with reference to matter or material things and conditions; physically.
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Philosophy. with regard to matter or substance as distinguished from form.
adverb
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to a significant extent; considerably
his death alters the situation materially
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with respect to material objects
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philosophy with respect to substance as distinct from form
Etymology
Origin of materially
Example Sentences
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Discontent with our current healthcare system, which costs twice as much per capita as some other developed countries for materially worse outcomes, is not only a Democratic issue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
We haven’t seen corporate borrowing spreads head materially higher, and as a result it really highlights the benefits and need to be proactive around hedging rising Treasury yields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
According to Clecat, "whether higher logistics costs translate materially into consumer prices depends on the duration of the disruption, the commodity and companies' ability to absorb or pass on costs".
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Attorney’s Office dropped the charges, saying, “Newly discovered evidence in this matter is materially inconsistent with the allegations,” according to court documents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The richer we have become materially, the poorer we have become morally and spiritually.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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