məˈtirēəlē, -tēr-, -li adverb
Etymology: material (I) + -ly
1.
a.
(1) : with regard to matter and not to form
something that is materially false
a materially good act
(2) : with regard to the material cause
two things that differ formally but are alike materially
b. : with regard to material substance
all men are materially equal
2. obsolete : soundly and to the point
always spoke materially with argument and knowledge — Earl of Chesterfield
3. : to a significant extent or degree
aided materially in the conviction of the criminal
became materially better
4. : so far as what is material is concerned
they live well materially