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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To be sure, lithium prices are still materially higher than they were a year ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
“What is clear is that the cost of capital has risen materially, and that’s changing the economics of the entire complex,” Privorotsky wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
The move doesn’t materially change Frasers’ influence on Hugo Boss or have any material impact on day-to-day operations compared with its previous shareholding, Hugo Boss said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The rapid revenue growth gave investors proof that Meta’s AI spending is materially improving its existing business, David Wagner, head of equity and portfolio manager at Aptus Capital Advisors, told MarketWatch over email.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
The trade in tobacco was suffering materially due to the unrest with the mother country and the late crisis in credit.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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