In the state of matter. I do not mean that anything is separable from a body by fire that was not materially preëxistent in it. Boyle.
In its essence; substantially. An ill intention is certainly sufficient to spoil . . . an act in itself materially good. South.
In an important manner or degree; essentaily; as, it materially concern us to know the real motives of our actions.
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