materially
adverb
Simple meaning
To a significant degree.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
məˈtɪɹiəli
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Definition
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adverb
To a significant degree
“It aided him materially in winning the argument.”
In a material manner; with regard to physical things or characteristics.
With respect to material aspects
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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More ways to use materially
- “It aided him materially in winning the argument.”adverb
- “Psychologically similar but materially different.”adverb
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The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object.
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A desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters.
Relevance requiring careful consideration.
Come into being.
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