adv. 1. In the state of matter. [ 1913 Webster ]
I do not mean that anything is separable from a body by fire that was not materially preexistent in it. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. In its essence; substantially. [ 1913 Webster ]
An ill intention is certainly sufficient to spoil . . . an act in itself materially good. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. In an important manner or degree; essentially; as, it materially concerns us to know the real motives of our actions. [ 1913 Webster ]