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materialistically

|ma/te/ri/al/is/ti/cal/ly|

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/məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪkli/

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/məˌtɪəriəˈlɪstɪkli/

(materialistic)

focus on material wealth

Base FormNounAdverb
materialisticmaterialismmaterialistically
Etymology
Etymology Information

'materialistically' originates from the word 'materialistic,' which is derived from 'material,' meaning 'relating to physical objects.'

Historical Evolution

'materialistic' evolved from the Latin word 'materialis,' which meant 'of matter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'materialistic.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'relating to matter,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessively concerned with material possessions.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is excessively concerned with material possessions or wealth.

He lived materialistically, always seeking the latest gadgets and luxury items.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41