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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He added that he isn’t surprised that the precious metal’s price has stalled at around $5,000, since assets traditionally sensitive to geopolitical risks can “break down in materially overvalued scenarios.”
From MarketWatch
He offered this example: Increasing a savings rate by just 1 percentage point can materially improve projected outcomes, potentially delivering double-digit gains over time without paying managed account fees for decades.
From MarketWatch
The “operational adjustments” will not “materially impact” the company’s tasting rooms in Napa, Sonoma and Paso Robles, a spokesperson for the company said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
“Net-net, management reiterated intent to move penetration outside restaurant materially higher over time as selection, quality, and affordability improve,” the analysts say.
“The magnitude, persistence, and breadth of buying activity have materially exceeded prior peaks, underscoring retail’s role as a primary source of incremental demand in early 2026,” he told clients on Wednesday.
From MarketWatch
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