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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Emissions from the controversial Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea will "not materially influence" global warming, according to a new report from its owner.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
“The risk would be if the demand outlook materially erodes relative to expectations,” Jefferies says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
TD’s view is that the Fed will keep rates on hold through 2027, or “for the foreseeable future — unless something materially changes.”
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Trimmed-mean PCE is running materially below core PCE — at 2.4%, versus 4.1% for core PCE — which means the U.S. inflation picture looks less alarming depending on which measure you care about.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
At the end of my talk, I heard “Yes! We support the Afro- American . . . morally, physically, materially if necessary!”
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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