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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“If Gulf unloads are materially disrupted, fewer clean empties will become available for repositioning just as harvest progresses and October contract needs begin drawing on the fleet.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Speaking to BBC Radio Wales Breakfast on Wednesday, Davies said he "doesn't know why it was discussed as it doesn't do anything to materially improve people's lives in Palestine".
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Continental Shelf and will materially enhance its medium-term production outlook while supporting cash flow and dividend growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
"The net effect is broadly supportive of risk assets and materially reduces the probability of an October rate hike."
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
“You are materially changed since we talked on this subject before.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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