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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In commentary accompanying that decision, the central bank said events in the Middle East have materially altered the outlook and the balance of risks for inflation and economic growth in New Zealand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
In this case, I can’t see how ironing out a few wrinkles and covering a rumpled duvet with a digital bedspread materially misrepresents your home.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
“Simply put, no changes to ordinance proposals would materially reduce prospects of wider scale dilution and would negatively impact shares,” they add.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Two notes: First, I always have to rush in and say that there are real people who were materially harmed here.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
“But it must very materially lessen their chance of marrying men of any consideration in the world,” replied Darcy.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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