Dictionary
ma•te•ri•al•ly
Pronunciation: (mu-tēr'ē-u-lē), [key]—
adv.
1. to an important degree; considerably:
Their endorsement didn't help materially.
2. with reference to matter or material things and conditions; physically.
3. Philos.with regard to matter or substance as distinguished from form.
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