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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

/ əˈɪəɪəɪ /

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of materially1

1350–1400; Middle English. See material, -ly
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Eradicating student debt, or even materially reducing its burden, would produce a significant economic stimulus.

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"We have seen some of Jetstar Asia's supplier costs increase by up to 200 per cent, which has materially changed its cost base," said Qantas Group Chief Executive Vanessa Hudson in the statement.

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In addition to so much digital destruction, which materially would be the biggest book burning in history, the Trump administration is resorting to old-fashioned book bans.

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"The evidence confirms that Heathrow made the right decisions in exceptionally difficult circumstances. Whilst the disruption was significant, alternative choices on the day would not have materially changed the outcome," Ms Kelly said.

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“The recurring wildfire incidents connected to the Company display that the Board has repeatedly failed to mitigate a risk that materially threatens Edison,” the complaint states.

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