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materially

adv. degree
C1 Advanced US //məˈtɪɹiəɫi// UK //mətˈiəɹɪəli// ma·te·ri·al·ly

adv. in a way that is important enough to make a real difference. You use this when a change is big enough to matter.

adv. to a significant or substantial degree; in a manner that is relevant and consequential to the outcome.


SIMPLE

The new evidence did not materially change the case.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's profits were not materially affected by the small increase in shipping costs this quarter.

COMPLEX

While the architect made several aesthetic adjustments to the facade, the structural integrity of the building was not materially altered from the original blueprints.

Origin

From Middle English materialy; equivalent to material + -ly.

Usage

Typically used in formal, legal, or financial contexts to indicate that a change is significant enough to be legally or practically relevant.

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