materially

[ muh-teer-ee-uh-lee ]

adverb

1. to an important degree; considerably:

   Their endorsement didn't help materially.

2. with reference to matter or material things and conditions; physically.
3. Philosophy. with regard to matter or substance as distinguished from form.

materially

/ məˈtɪərɪəlɪ /

adverb

1. to a significant extent; considerably

   his death alters the situation materially

2. with respect to material objects
3. philosophy with respect to substance as distinct from form

Word History and Origins

Origin of materially¹

1350–1400; Middle English. See material, -ly

Example Sentences

He said that Ms Hippolyte and her siblings were in a "materially different position".

From BBC

There is a warning that a 3% offer would be "particularly difficult to defend if awards to other pay groups are materially higher".

From BBC

Nonetheless, it said forecasts in March would have been "materially different" if it had known about all the previous government's spending plans.

From BBC

Jeffrey Rosenthal, a partner at the law firm Blank Rome and an expert in privacy law, said California law does prohibit “materially deceptive” campaign ads within 60 days of an election.

From Los Angeles Times

She is materially hungry because she has that kind of ambition.

From Salon

Related Words

• considerably
• markedly
• noticeably
• substantially