materially
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ma·te·ri·al·ly
(mə-tîr'ē-ə-lē) 
adv.
adv.
- With regard to the physical world.
- With regard to matter as distinguished from form.
- To a significant extent or degree; substantially.
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materially
IN BRIEF: To a significant degree; In a manner pertaining to the physical rather than the spiritual or intellectual aspects of things.
The sum of the whole matter is this - our civilization cannot survive materially unless it be redeemed spiritually.
— Woodrow Wilson, Source: Albert W Daw Collection
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