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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Search results reveal substantial evidence that voter reaction to scandals remains consequential and materially affects electoral viability.
From Los Angeles Times
This doesn’t materially improve transparency for investors, but it diverts time and money from the company’s mission of developing lifesaving therapies.
From Barron's
The September jobs report was “mixed, and it didn’t materially change how I had been thinking about the labor market,” Collins said.
Mr Earl is accused of planning to target the business, as well as attempting to recruit individuals to materially assist a foreign intelligence service, undertaking fraudulent activity and arson.
From BBC
“The government materially changed the legislation at the last minute and folded to Google,” Adam said.
From Los Angeles Times
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