materially

/məˈtɪriəli/ /məˈtɪriəlli/

Meanings

adverb

In a material manner; with regard to physical things or characteristics.

Examples :

"The blueprints showed how the house would be materially different after the renovation, with larger rooms and a new balcony. "

adverb

To a significant degree.

Examples :

"The new software update materially improved the speed of my computer. "

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Related Words

improved verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

computer noun

/kəmˈpjuːtə/ /kəmˈpjutɚ/

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

"My uncle is a computer for our family; he's always calculating budgets and costs. "

renovation noun

/ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌrɪnəˈveɪʃən/

An act, or the process, of renovating.

"The kitchen renovation took several weeks. "

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

blueprints noun

/ˈbluˌprɪnts/ /ˈbluˌpɹɪnts/

A type of paper-based reproduction process producing white-on-blue images, used primarily for technical and architecture's drawings, now largely replaced by other technologies.

"The construction workers studied the blueprints to understand the building's design before starting the work. "

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

balcony noun

/ˈbælkəni/

An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.

"We ate breakfast on the balcony overlooking the park. "

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "