materially

adverb

ma·​te·​ri·​al·​ly məˈtirēəlē 

-tēr-, 

-li

1

a(1)

: with regard to matter and not to form

something that is materially false

a materially good act

(2)

: with regard to the material cause

two things that differ formally but are alike materially

b

: with regard to material substance

all men are materially equal

2

obsolete : soundly and to the point

always spoke materially with argument and knowledge

—Earl of Chesterfield

3

: to a significant extent or degree

aided materially in the conviction of the criminal

became materially better

4

: so far as what is material is concerned

they live well materially

Word History

Etymology

material entry 1 + -ly

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Rhymes for materially

• serially