Ma*te"ri*al*ly, adv. 1. In the state of matter.

I do not mean that anything is separable from a body by fire that was not materially preëxistent in it.

2. In its essence; substantially.

An ill intention is certainly sufficient to spoil . . . an act in itself materially good.

3. In an important manner or degree; essentially; as, it materially concerns us to know the real motives of our actions.