MATERIALLY

adv.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
adv.

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.

2.
adv.

In its essence; substantially. An ill intention is certainly sufficient to spoil . . . an act in itself materially good. South.

3.
adv.

In an important manner or degree; essentaily; as, it materially concern us to know the real motives of our actions.