Synonyms for

Materially

Verb / mʌˈtɪri:ʌli: / Another word for materially — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to matter or physical objects; having a practical or significant effect

Synonyms & similar words

substantially significantly essentially basically fundamentally vitally crucially importantly effectively essentially practically realistically tangibly palpably noticeably markedly clearly obviously manifestly evidently

Synonyms by register

Formal

significantly considerably substantially greatly

Informal

a lot big time really hugely

Literary

profoundly vastly eminently

Antonyms

insignificantly slightly negligibly minimally unimportantly inconsequentially

Common collocations

  • materially affect
  • materially alter
  • materially change
  • materially impact
  • materially improve
  • materially reduce
  • materially different

Word family

adjective material
adverb materially

Usage note

Often used to describe a significant degree of change or difference. Ensure it is used when the impact is indeed substantial, not minor.

Example sentences

  1. The new machine will materially increase productivity.
  2. The company's financial situation has materially improved since last year.
  3. The changes in the policy will materially impact our customers.
  4. The new evidence materially altered the outcome of the trial.
  5. The new medicine has materially reduced the symptoms of the disease.

Quotes

  • Materially, I have everything I need. Spiritually, I have more than I could ever imagine.
  • Materially we may have everything but our lives are incomplete until we have the true love of a spouse.
  • Materially, there is nothing we can do to change the world. The only thing we can change is ourselves.

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