Materially
[muh-teer-ee-uh-lee] /məˈtɪər i ə li/
adverb
1.
to an important degree; considerably:
Their endorsement didn’t help materially.
2.
with reference to matter or things and conditions; physically.
3.
Philosophy. with regard to matter or substance as distinguished from form.
/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
adv.
late 14c., from material (adj.) + -ly (2).
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