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