Materially
[mə'tɪərɪəlɪ]
Definition
(adv.) with respect to material aspects; 'psychologically similar but materially different'.
(adv.) to a significant degree; 'it aided him materially in winning the argument'.
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Definition
(adv.) In the state of matter.
(adv.) In its essence; substantially.
(adv.) In an important manner or degree; essentaily; as, it materially concern us to know the real motives of our actions.
Edited by Benson
Synonyms and Synonymous
ad. [1]. Substantially, in substance, not in form merely.[2]. Importantly, essentially, vitally.
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Examples
- You are materially changed since we talked on this subject before. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Sherman may be looked for in the neighborhood of Goldsboro' any time from the 22d to the 28th of February; this limits your time very materially. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- No class will abolish itself, materially alter its way of living, or drastically reconstruct itself, albeit no class is indisposed to co-operate in the unlimited socialization of any other class. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- The onward flow of inventions may be interrupted, if not materially stayed, by the cessation of some of the causes and incentives which now give them life. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- The quantity and the quality of the gas yielded by coal differ materially according to the kind employed. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- This interest was increased materially with the growth of mail-order businesses and the constantly increasing use of direct-by-mail advertising by business concerns, large and small. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Yet, of all the circle, he himself was the only one whose situation had not materially changed. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Neither had anything occurred in the intelligence of their Lambton friends that could materially lessen its weight. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- I think we shall never materially disagree about the writer again; but I will not delay you by a long preface. Jane Austen. Emma.
- The manner of estimating numbers in the two armies differs materially. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- He had a few thousand regular cavalry left, but not enough to even retard materially the progress of Wilson's cavalry. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- It seemed at first an accidental division, but it never materially varied. Jane Austen. Emma.
- The fact that air is elastic has added materially to the comfort of the world. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- This new battery was strong enough to pass a powerful current through the magnet without materially diminishing the strength of the line current. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Marianne was in every respect materially better, and he declared her entirely out of danger. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- The scene had not changed materially from my recollection of it. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- There are numerous modern refinements which have contributed materially to the present-day popularity of the motorcycle that are worthy of special note. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- That Lily was a star fallen from that sky did not, after the first stir of curiosity had subsided, materially add to their interest in her. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- She was not so materially cast down, however, but that a little time and the return of Harriet were very adequate restoratives. Jane Austen. Emma.
- This modifies very materially what I have said, and what has been said by others, of the conduct of General Lew. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- But the number of disastrous explosions has not been materially reduced. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- The supply tank is usually large enough to hold a supply of water sufficient for several days, and hence a continuous calm of a day or two does not materially affect the house flow. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- She spoke of her farther as somewhat delicate and puny, but was sanguine in the hope of her being materially better for change of air. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- This army demanded high wages and materially increased the cost of reaping the crop, and sadly diminished the profits. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- But (with a smile) you would be materially benefited in one particular at leastyou would know where to go when you left them. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- In real practice this spectacular playing with sound vibrations, as if they were lacrosse balls to toss around between the goals, could be materially simplified. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- The wind strikes the front, but rarely touches the back of the plane, and so gains a great leverage that adds materially to its power to overturn the machine. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- I would not have you suffer on my account; for I assure you I no longer suffer materially myself. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- But these jests did not tell materially on the afternoon, or his suspense; and, sooth to say, they both lagged fearfully. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- It has never been changed materially in principle or form since. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
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